She received her Masters of Education in Psychological Counseling as well as her Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. She received her undergraduate degree from Bucknell University in Psychology. Laura has conducted clinical research at various institutions including The Global Institute of Public Health at New York University, Mount Sinai Medical School, Columbia University Medical Center, The New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Teachers College at Columbia University and Bucknell University. She currently serves as the Secretary for the YPB and is excited to utilize her background in psychological research and public health to aid the UJC in continuing their efforts to provide legal representation, advocacy, education and counseling for all.