

Laura earned her MS in Data Science in March 2023 and went on to work in academic quality for the Data Science programs, supporting curriculum development and program improvement. She now leads initiatives in AI integration and process innovation. From 2015 to 2020, she served with Youth With a Mission in the Himalayas, where she and her husband ran two small businesses focused on village tourism and sustainable agriculture. In 2020, they relocated to the U.S. and now live in Minnesota with their two daughters. In her free time, you’ll usually find Laura reading sci-fi or fantasy, and she’s always open to book recommendations!
Education
- MS in Data Science from Eastern University
- BS in Kinesiology from University of Northwestern St. Paul