Graduate Intern
Student portfolio: Bienen School of Music, McCormick School of Engineering, Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, School of Communication, School of Education and Social Policy, and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
As a graduate intern, Laura works with students in the Bienen School of Music, McCormick School of Engineering, Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, School of Communication, School of Education and Social Policy, and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences.
She helps students make successful career decisions that fit their unique personality and professional goals. Some of these decisions might include choosing an academic major, assessing interests, values, strengths and skills, and exploring/discovering different career paths. In addition, Laura can help with selecting and applying to graduate schools. Laura also helps support the NCA team with office wide initiatives. Laura joined NCA in 2022.
Laura earned her Master of Science in Economics and Policy Analysis from DePaul University and she is currently working on her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health with an estimated graduation in 2023. Before joining NCA, Laura worked as a consultant at Huron Consulting Group in healthcare for 6+ years. She has also had community-facing experience, such as working with children who have autism, first responding, and helping first-year students feel set up for success.
As someone who is on their second career, Laura is living her career path dreams. That being said, in another life (or maybe later in this one), she hopes to be an artist. Laura also likes spending time with family, friends, and her dog, being active and traveling or trying new food, and being creative and finding artistic outlets.
Laura’s favorite advice for students: “The joy is in the journey.”