Laura is the Director of Operations for The 51 Group, managing all financial, administrative, and operational activities for the firm. Prior to joining The 51 Group, Laura spent several years working in administrative roles for both legal and government relations firms. With this experience, she brings a strong knowledge of client service, office management, and event planning. She has ten years of experience in the political realm and previously worked on Capitol Hill where her portfolio included a wide variety of issues such as veterans affairs, foreign affairs, education, and government reform.

Raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Laura has lived in Richmond, Virginia since 2016 with her husband and their dogs. She holds graduate degrees in Human Resource Management from the University of Richmond and Global Leadership from Duquesne University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Longwood University. She is a member of the Junior League of Richmond. In her spare time, she loves to read, run races, and hike.