Laura was born and raised in Knoxville, TN where she grew up loving the Smokey Mountains and Tennessee football. She came to knew Jesus at a young age through her church and Kanankuk Camps. She attended the University of Tennessee, graduating with a degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Elementary Education. After teaching for a year, Laura felt that the Lord was calling her into full time ministry with Young Life, a ministry that truly made the Gospel come to life for her. In 2009, she accepted a job with Young Life in Charlotte where she led at Charlotte Christian, served as the area administrator, and facilitated female leader care.

Laura and Colby were set up on a blind date in 2010 and they were married in 2012. They have 3 boys – Hudson (5), Coleman (4), and Blane (18 months).

Laura has attended Hope Community Church for the last 11 years. At Hope, Laura has experienced rich Gospel Community and, through her brokenness, Laura has seen the redeeming power of the Cross. She feels honored and humbled to play a small roll in the Kingdom work God is doing at Hope – specifically with the women of Hope

A perfect Saturday morning for Laura would include a long run, cup of iced espresso, and wandering the local famers’ market. She loves family time and holidays at the beach, creating in her kitchen, hosting people in her home, exploring new restaurants with Colby, sipping wine on her back porch with friends, and chasing her wild boys…everywhere!