Laura is CTIPP’s Director of Communications and manages internal and external communications strategy across all platforms and channels, including messaging, earned media, the website, content creation, graphic design, video/podcast production, and social media.

 

Laura has nearly 25 years of experience solving problems, crafting compelling stories, and developing impactful strategies to advance an organization's vision and mission. Her career has spanned the globe, helping nonprofits, industry associations, Fortune 10 companies, and elected officials break through the noise and move the needle toward their strategic objectives.

 

Most recently, she served as Vice President of Strategic Communications and Communications Strategist at the California Medical Association, representing nearly 50,000 physicians across all modes of practice and specialties. Before that, she was Senior Director of Communications at the Sacramento Kings, Vice President at Mercury Public Affairs, and Deputy Communications Director for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (CA).

 

Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government from the University of Maryland, College Park (UM), and has earned graduate certificates in International Conflict Negotiation from UM and Campaign Political Management from George Washington University. She lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with her son and adopted mutt, Bailey.