Laura is in her
second year of study with the program and anticipates completing her
coursework at the end of the Fall 2012 semester. Laura was born and
raised in Birmingham, MI and is a graduate of Albion College with majors
in History and Music. She has traveled extensively and has lived in
Chicago, Boston, New York and most recently returned from 7 years living
in the Republic of Armenia. While in Armenia, Laura was the program
director for a tree planting organization, which has planted over 1
million trees; the managing editor of an English language magazine; and
worked as a consultant with governments and embassies.
In addition
to her studies, Laura is a co-owner of Taste-Full Tours, a culinary
tour company which introduces patrons to family owned food businesses
and restaurants in southeastern Michigan.