Laurie is a 19-year marketing and communications veteran, telling the stories of schools, non-profits, and small businesses. Her expertise lies in multi-channel marketing strategy and planning, content creation, cross-team collaboration, corporate communications, and digital media. She is proficient at implementing integrated solutions, setting a clear agenda, and managing brand identity and reputation.

Before she began her consulting career, Laurie built the marketing department at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, constructed the social media presence of multiple organizations, led the design and development strategy process for more than a half-dozen websites, established and grew multiple content channels including blogs, podcasts, and more. She also led crisis communications and managed ongoing communications strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laurie holds a B.S. in Marketing & International Business from the University of Maryland, College Park and a M.B.A. with a concentration in Management & Corporate Communication from Fordham University. Laurie is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Elevate Next Level Communications and Marketing Strategy. She and David live in the D.C. ’burbs with their two boys who have boundless energy and are begging for a dog.