Laura

Communications Strategist

Chicago

With more than 25 years of experience as a communications practitioner, Laura brings a deep knowledge of faith-related organizations and audiences. She has provided public relations and media relations expertise to organizations like Harvest Crusades with Greg Laurie, National Christian Foundation, Lead Like Jesus (Ken Blanchard), The Global Leadership Summit and MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers). Laura previously co-founded a literary publicity firm called ForresterMcGowan, successfully launching a number of bestselling books for notable authors in the spiritual growth, business and leadership, and practical living categories. Laura began her career as a PR practitioner at men’s ministry Promise Keepers, serving as the media coordinator for more than 40 stadium events across the U.S., where she worked with Coach Bill McCartney and other national speakers. She went on to spend five years at DeMoss, (formerly The DeMoss Group), where she managed a range of clients and handled media credentialing and press operations for a variety of projects.