Laura Frances Merin is an experienced professional specializing in talent acquisition, people operations, and operational excellence across various sectors. Currently serving as Chief of Staff at The Mobility House, Laura focuses on internal communications and talent strategies for a global team in clean transportation. Additionally, Laura advises Conversa AI in developing a career coaching tool and consults for multiple startups on human capital strategy and operational effectiveness. With a rich background that includes roles such as Head of People at Bloom Credit and Senior Manager at Better, Laura has consistently tackled complex challenges in people and talent management, enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational effectiveness. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, and Photography from Simmons University.