Laurie served as a Girls’ Education and Empowerment Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Togo, West Africa from 2001-2003. Laurie has over twelve years of experience developing and implementing educational and capacity building programs in the U.S. and abroad. Throughout her career, she has taught high school English, developed educational and peace building curricula, and managed a variety of development programs. Currently, Laurie is the Operations Manager for USAID’s Environmental Communication, Learning and Outreach (ECO) program at Training Resources Group, Inc. Laurie holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from American University and lives in Arlington, Virginia.