Laura is former European Director of People & Culture at Hill & Knowlton, Executive Director of the International Mediation Institute, and a negotiation and mediation lecturer with the University of Kent Brussels. Her 20+ years of international work experience have covered all sectors and a range of industries, including health, public relations, IT and SaaS, start-ups, alternative dispute resolution, law, education and research, travel, and hospitality. She has a PhD in International Relations, and her academic research covers the gamut from psychology and neuroscience to blame and conflict resolution.
Taking a people-centred approach, Laura’s mantra is that “Job #1 is Happy and Healthy”, and she aims for workplaces to leave people better than we found them.
When not trying to change the world, Laura can be found dancing tango, studying Spanish, doing long-distance hikes, practicing yoga, or devouring a good book. Originally from Australia, she has also lived in the UK, Russia, and Belgium, and is now based in sunny Barcelona.