Laura joined the Office of Student & Family Engagement as the Assistant Director for
Student Engagement in February 2018. In her role, she plans fun and engaging events
for students by coordinating Welcome Week and advising the Homecoming Student Steering
Committee and the Student Programs Council. Laura received a Bachelor of Science degree
in Interdisciplinary Studies with emphases in Business, Leadership, and Sociology
from Arkansas State University - Jonesboro in 2011 and a Master of Education degree
in Higher Education, Student Affairs from the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
in 2013. Prior to coming to UTC, Laura served as the Coordinator for Student Involvement
at the University of West Georgia where she managed the student organization registration
process, coordinated student leadership development programs, and served as the primary
administrator for UWG's campus engagement platform, OrgSync. In her free time, Laura
loves to paint, do DIY projects, and play with her dog, Lolli.