Laura is a proud Columbus native and Ohio State alumna, holding degrees in both Strategic Communication and Spanish. She first discovered her passion for marketing and events in 2019 as a Sponsor Relations intern for EMS, and has since built experience in digital marketing across the automotive and healthcare industries before making her way back to EMS in 2024. With a detail-oriented mindset, creative problem-solving skills, and a natural ability to connect with others, Laura plays a key role in bringing corporate partnerships to life at the Ohio State Fair and Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest.

When she’s not walking her dog, Blue, playing sand volleyball with friends, or attending boxing classes in Columbus, you can find Laura traveling abroad and spending her summers on the shores of Lakeside, Ohio.