Communications Coordinator
Brief info
Laura (she/her or they/them) strives to create a community where everyone is safe, secure and supported. The New Haven queer community is where she came out, figured out who she was, and found her purpose again. She moved to the New Haven area in 2015 to pursue a degree in Political Science at Quinnipiac University. Coming from a conservative small town in CT, she never knew how diverse the state could actually be, and she is happy to say her new home is New Haven. This adds to her drive to create a thriving environment for the LGBTQ+ community in New Haven and greater CT.
Laura’s past has also shaped who she is as a person today. Her passion for this work is driven by her past experiences with mental health challenges, addiction, unemployment, and houselessness. They are an advocate for recovery of all kinds, gender diversity, homelessness, and providing a safe space for queer folks. She prides herself in her ability to connect to others, listen, and not judge. She wants to continue to build a space for queer folks to be able to obtain the resources they need to live a full life and thrive.