Laurie joined the University of Arizona in 2021, She serves as the program manager for UA Lima campus. She is in charge of ensuring the success of the dual degree program with Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, located in Lima, Peru. With 10 years of experience in management and marketing, of which the last nine have been in academia. She has a diverse background with experience in marketing, business development, international recruitment, and strategic planning. She grew up in Queens, NY, and moved to Peru 9 years ago. She holds an undergraduate degree in Communications from the University of New York in Albany and a master's in higher education from Universidad Andres Bello.