Background

Laura studied at North Dakota State University where she majored in Microbiology and minored in Chemistry and Health Communications. Furthering her studies, she obtained her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies as part of the inaugural class at Bethel University in Saint Paul, MN. Moving to the beautiful PNW, she has practiced clinically in a variety of settings and specialties before transitioning into academia. She is a busy mom of two girls and enjoys serving with her husband in their church’s youth ministry.

Hobbies & Interests

Gardening, skiing, camping with her family, and reading.

Presentations

• “Duality of Advance Care Planning” presented at WAPA Conference May 4, 2023, “Keepin’ It Renal: Chronic Kidney Disease” presented at WAPA Conference March 12, 2024

Recommended Reading

• The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
• I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet by Shauna Niegquist