As part of Lake Champlain Sea Grant(LCSG), Laura coordinates programs related to urban non-point source pollution prevention and stormwater issues and is the coordinator for the Vermont Non-point source Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) program. This position develops and conducts outreach and training programs that teach the connection between land use and water quality, and provides tools to address water pollution issues. Before joining LCSG, Laura was a program manager for the Center for World Indigenous Studies where she facilitated Indigenous Nation's participation in environmental, social and political problem solving. She also started an environmental leadership group for Sustainable Seattle as part of her masters work and received certificates in Ecological Planning & Design and Permaculture.