MS- University of Arkansas
BS- Tulane University
Laura joined the UCA Athletic Training staff in the summer of 2023, after previously serving as an athletic trainer and patient navigator at Ochsner-Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in New Orleans, LA. During her time at OSMI, she handled scheduling and insurance for the premier Sports Medicine Clinic in New Orleans, managed a caseload of athletes in a team with 2 physical therapists, assisted in teaching in the Sports Certified Specialist Physical Therapy Residency, and provided medical coverage for a local gymnastics club, Elmwood Gymnastics Academy.
Laura earned her Master of Athletic Training Degree at the University of Arkansas in 2021, during which time she met her husband, Blake. Previously, she earned a BS Science in Neuroscience from Tulane University in 2019.
At UCA, Laura oversees the medical coverage for the Indoor and Beach Volleyball teams. Laura also serves as an instructor in the Exercise & Sports Science Department and teaches in the Masters of Science in Athletic Training program as well as acting as a clinical preceptor for the athletic training students.
Laura's husband, Blake, oversees medical coverage for the baseball team and off season sports. Laura and Blake have recently had a a new addition to their family, baby boy Theo. They have three dogs, Lucy, Willow Jean, and JoJo Bean. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering medical coverage for gymnastics meets and watching gymnastics events.
Laura is a Board Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer, and a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
