Speakers

Laura is the President and Director of Education for Interstellar Inspirations, LLC. She is a Science Education and Public Outreach Specialist and an effective Motivational Speaker. Laura is a noted expert on the public understanding of science and on accessible programming and has advised various organizations, including NASA, on the principles of universal design and establishing inclusive environments. Laura strives to improve the scientific literacy of everyone that she encounters and enjoys illuminating the wonders of science to audiences, (K to Gray), through inclusive programming. The goal of her company, Interstellar Inspirations, LLC is to share Universal Instructional Design practices and to encourage program creation that will reach the most diversified audiences.

Laura is currently employed as the Environmental Specialist of Educational Programs and the Deputy Clean Communities Coordinator for the Department of Health Services for the County of Bergen. In these roles, Laura develops and provides quality educational programming to Bergen County residents. She strives to inspire students to pursue STEAM careers by providing data-driven, inquiry-based, and hands-on science education. She also develops and provides teacher training workshops to Bergen County educators.