Laura is a Program Analyst for the Global Mental Health program. In this role, she supports seed and transition to scale innovators through the negotiation process and funding lifecycle.

Laura has spent over ten years working in various roles with non-profit organizations. Prior to joining Grand Challenges Canada, Laura was a Community Relations Officer working with First Nation, Inuit and Metis communities across Canada on multiple economic and community development projects. Before that, she worked in Mexico researching conflict transformation and facilitating youth programs. Laura has also worked in Liberia, where she developed a literacy program and supported the coordination of a microfinance program for women in entrepreneurship.