A life-long learner, educator and psychologist, Laura has worked at the intersections of emerging adult development, well-being, and teaching and learning in higher ed. for over 15 years. Prior to launching GradTLC, she founded and led an award-winning program to support all 3,300 graduate students at Princeton to learn and thrive. As Asst. Director of The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning at Princeton, she partnered with diverse campus leaders, faculty, and students to develop co-curricular programs to support students through coaching, consultation, and learning cohorts. Her research and applied work explores the potential of colleges and universities to promote well-being; evidence-based and inclusive mentoring as a tool to transform higher education; and transitions to and through higher education for students with dis/abilities and/or who are neurodivergent.

Laura holds a B.A. from Vassar College, an M.A. in Communication from Stanford University, and an M.S Ed. and Ph.D. in Human Development and Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She has taught undergraduate and graduate students at Stanford University, Mount Saint Mary's College in Los Angeles, the University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton University.

On her 2023 Clio Hall Award:

I'm completely honored. Most importantly, I think it shines a bright light on the work that not just I—but colleagues and other graduate students—are doing to support each other. I think that the award is an opportunity to highlight the great work that students are doing in terms of supporting each other's learning, thriving, and development as mentors, scholars, and leaders. It's also an opportunity to say that there's a lot more work that needs to be done. I hope that GradFUTURES continues to lead the way in emphasizing the importance of helping grad students develop skills so that they you will thrive wherever they end up post-Princeton.

Read more about the GradFUTURES Clio Hall Award.