Originally from Greenville, SC, Laura attended Covenant College on Lookout Mountain, GA, where she earned a degree in International Studies based on the study of social and political research methods, economic development, statistics, and foreign language. She and her husband, Garrett, also a Covenant College alumnus, live in Chattanooga, TN. Laura serves the Chalmers Center as Office Manager, which allows her to welcome and direct people to all areas of the organization.