Laura became interested in the science of applied behavior analysis and working with children with autism during her undergraduate career at Mary Washington College where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2003. During this time, Laura interned with a local autism center and provided one‐on one ABA therapy to children in the home and community setting. This positive experience motivated Laura to pursue a career with children with special needs and to obtain her board certification in behavior analysis.

Laura received her Master’s Degree and teacher licensure in Early Childhood Special Education and coursework for board certification from Vanderbilt University. Upon graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2006, Laura moved to the Hampton Roads area and began working at a non profit center for children with autism and privately as an independent contractor. Laura has provided ABA therapy and consultation services to numerous families, schools, and service providers in the community. Her goal is to address the needs of the learner across all environments and encourage collaboration across the home, school, and community levels to ensure the success of the child and to facilitate socially significant behavior change.

In January of 2011, Laura partnered with Megan Miller and Navigation Behavior Consulting to form Navigation Behavior Consulting, LLC.