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Laura A. has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Laura began their career as a Marketing/Communications Intern at the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County in 2000. Laura then worked as a Special Events Director at the Home Builders Association of Chester and Delaware Counties in 2001. Following that, Laura was an Executive Assistant at Family & Children's Service (The Family Partnership) for a year. From 2002 to 2006, they held various roles at St. Olaf College, including Events Coordinator and CEL Administrator. Laura rejoined the corporate sector as a Marketing Communications Manager at Akkerman Inc. in 2007. Laura later advanced to become the Director of Marketing & Communications, a role they held until February 2021. In February 2021, they transitioned to their current position as the Internal Communications Director at Akkerman Inc. Overall, Laura A. has gained valuable experience in marketing, communications, event management, and administrative roles throughout their career.

Laura A. received their Bachelor's of Science degree in Communication, Public Relations from Millersville University of Pennsylvania from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, they attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania from 1995 to 1997 to study Liberal Arts. In 1993 and 1994, Laura A. attended The Art Institutes to pursue a degree in Fashion/Apparel Design. Additionally, they obtained the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Auditor certification from Enterprise Minnesota in June 2015. Laura A. is also a Class of 2019-2020 Leadership Austin Graduate, although the specific institution and details of this certification are not provided.