Laura is an award-winning community, arts and cultural leader with over fourteen years of experience heading arts programs and strategies at arts, local government and community organisations. Laura has managed, produced and curated multi-artform festivals, events, exhibitions, tours, workshops and capacity-building programs. Laura’s career has focused on the intersectionality of community, arts, culture, and diversity. She has developed and designed strategies and programs in consultation with CaLD artists and communities. Laura’s former roles include Coordinator/ Chair at the Sydney Latin American Film Festival (SLAFF), Creative Producer at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Arts and Culture Manager at SSI, and Venue Manager at the Bankstown Arts Centre.