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Laura (she/her/hers) is originally from the PNW, raised in a small rural town in Washington State. She has served in various roles both in the non-profit and higher education sectors, which includes working with k-12 students, college students, and families from traditionally underrepresented/underserved populations. At Whitman, Laura's responsibilities include ensuring a community of belonging and providing positive developmental experiences for students who identify as multicultural, international, LGBTQIA+, or other marginalized identities. As the first in her family to graduate college, Laura holds BA degrees in Sociology and Communications from Central Washington University and a MS in Communications from Eastern Washington University.