Building effective systems to meet the academic, physical, social and emotional health needs of youth today.

What would it take to equip every child to thrive?

Young people need the knowledge, skills, mindsets, and support to navigate life’s challenges, maintain well-being, and thrive in school and life. Meeting their needs often requires improving the policies, practices, and culture of the organizations that support them.

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Are you a healthcare provider wanting to make integrated care a central part of your practice?

Are you an educator interested in bolstering your MTSS program with SEL and mental health interventions and strategies?

Are you an advocate seeking to increase access to mental health care for youth in your community?

Are you a non-profit leader interested in elevating the voice of young people as you design and implement programs?

I can help!

You understand the importance of working across sectors, creating meaningful partnerships, and fostering collaboration to support youth.

As a mental health and education consultant with deep experience across youth-serving systems, I’m here to help you build strategic, effective, and sustainable teams and structures that positively impact young people’s learning and help them manage their social, emotional, and mental health.

My Approach:

With a steadfast commitment to racial equity, trauma-informed approaches, and solution-focused practices, I partner with school districts, agencies, and nonprofits to ensure that all young people have equal access to opportunities and support.

My Services:

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Systems Transformation

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Training & Technical Assistance

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Project Management

Strategic Planning & Organizational Development

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Focus Areas:

School Mental Health
Social-Emotional Learning
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Integrated Healthcare
Youth Voice & Leadership
Trauma-Informed Care
Staff Well-Being & Supportive Workplaces

  • “Laura brings years of experience in social and emotional learning, school mental health, and more, and has always been a tremendous asset to our work. Her thoughtfulness and attention to detail in developing virtual learning sessions for school districts have been instrumental in helping our team create a comprehensive and impactful set of training materials for the field. We look forward to continuing our partnership!"

    — Sharon Hoover, Ph.D., Co-Director, National Center for School Mental Health

Who are my Clients?

National organizations and networks

Schools and school districts

Youth-serving agencies of all sizes

Community-based nonprofits

Anyone in the fields of education, mental health, health or youth development who wants to improve the lives of young people

Is that you?

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Does your organization need support in making systems-level improvements to better serve today’s youth?

Whether you’ve already started, are ready to dive in, or are facing challenges, I’d love to explore how my services can help. 

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