As the Healthy Eating Active Living Program Coordinator, Laura provides specialized technical assistance during the Upgrade in Schools Initiative implementation. She also assists with other HEAL grantee needs.

Over the years, she’s seen the community start to put more priority on their health. Laura recognizes that people are learning more about the importance of health and seeing ways to influence the systems in which they live and work long-term.

For her, Upgrade is all about supporting people in their journeys towards living better, healthier, and longer lives. Her vision is to create a community where healthy living is enjoyable and accessible for all – oh, and where residents are enabled and motivated to Upgrade each day!