May 10, 2022
Laura is a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area with roots in the Andes mountains of Colombia. She has extensive international experience working for climate and environmental nonprofits, as well as within philanthropy and civil society. She manages resource mobilization and networking for Prize winners, and coordinates Prize winner security and defense. Prior to joining the Prize, Laura was a program officer for communities and the environment at the Rose Foundation, where she now serves on the board of directors. As a firm believer in the power of community-driven solutions, she practices participatory grantmaking as part of the Latino Giving Circle Network. Laura holds two BAs—one in Geography and another in International Relations—from Florida International University and did graduate studies in International Development and Sustainability in Geneva, Switzerland. She joined the Prize in 2022.
