Laura leads the Public Policy & Government Affairs Department as AVP, overseeing a policy portfolio that includes appropriations, telecommunications, healthcare financing, health equity, and suicide prevention. As the inaugural leader of our department, Laura has ensured the organization’s footprint has expanded into and across states, territories, and federal policy arenas.

Laura holds psychology and political science degrees from Xavier University and has served on a number of committees, task forces, and boards, including the Women in Government Relations State Relations Task Force and Mental Health America’s Regional Policy Council. Her voice and work have been featured in the media including The New York Times, Tradeoffs podcast, and as a regular host for the 988 Crisis Jam.

Laura is proud to have begun her career in the Ohio Legislature. She lives in Florida with her husband, Brian, and their sweet pup, Clayton.