Laura lives in Branchburg with her husband, Chris, two energetic children, Evan & Maddie, and one cuddly guinea pig named Pixie.  Laura enjoys trying out new recipes, reading a good mystery book, solving New York Times puzzles, a day at a local farm, and traveling to new places. But above all, the time she spends playing games with her kids, going on dates with her husband, catching up with old friends at a Jersey diner, and volunteering in her local community, bring her the most joy!

Over the past few years, Laura has been a class parent for both of her children and has participated in many school events. This year, Laura joined the PTO board in hopes of inspiring others to get involved and help enhance the school experience for the students, teachers, and staff in her town. Laura is also an active member of her church parish, where she has been a catechist teacher the last few years.  Each week, she strives to plan engaging lessons and make her classroom a place of spiritual growth.

From a young age, Laura’s mother, Yolanda (a Cuban immigrant), instilled the importance of integrity, hard work, and empathy for people who are facing hardships.  Yolanda also firmly believed in the power of education and encouraged Laura to pursue higher education.  Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in business from The College of New Jersey and a graduate degree from the School of Communication & Information at Rutgers University.

The values passed down by her mother helped shape Laura’s outlook, and inspired her to make a positive difference in the education of children and serve families in her community!