Laura holds a BA of Christian Educational Ministries from Taylor University, and a Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Development. She has worked as the Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services since the summer of 2022. Prior to her current role, Laura has worked in a variety of higher education positions including Chaplain at LCC International University, Resident Program Director of the Irish Studies Program at Taylor University, and a Resident Director at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼×ÊÁÏ. Her favorite part of her job is that she gets “to come alongside the amazing students in TRIO SSS and watch them thrive in their classes and in life at Calvin.” Outside of Calvin, Laura enjoys gardening and walking any wooded path.