Laura is the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Lead for the Blue Nature Alliance, responsible for the processes and systems used to track the Alliance’s progress and impact. She holds a B.S. in Chemistry and B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as a Master’s in Development Practice from Emory University. Prior to joining Conservation International in 2023, Laura worked at Habitat for Humanity International, conducting monitoring and evaluation with the US Long-Term Disaster Recovery team. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crafting, and exploring new places through coffeeshops and museums.