With over 12 years of experience in project, program, and grants management, Laura brings deep expertise in funds administration, compliance, and financial oversight. Prior to joining SIF, she managed a $7.6 million USAID grant for the Global Interagency Security Forum through ChildFund International and oversaw a complex subgrant to an international partner. She also spent 6 years on the Grants and Contracts team at a public health nonprofit, La Clínica del Pueblo, ultimately managing the financial and data aspects of a grants and contracts portfolio of over $10 million annually and leading the development of hundreds of reports and proposals.

Earlier in her career, Laura served in the Peace Corps in Guatemala and Ukraine, gaining grassroots experience managing international projects and regional development initiatives. She continues her commitment to Central America through volunteer work as Project Director for Global Education Ambassadors, where she leads school infrastructure initiatives in Guatemala.

Laura holds a BA in International Studies with a concentration in Development from The Ohio State University, with minors in Spanish and Political Science. She is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and has also completed a Nanodegree in Programming for Data Science. Fluent in English and Spanish, she blends analytical thinking with cross-cultural sensitivity and a deep understanding of legal nuances.