Laura (she/her) is a writer and researcher dedicated to integrating data with storytelling. She holds a BS in creative writing and biology from UW-Eau Claire and an MFA from SIUC in poetry. She has worked in a wide array of settings melding science and writing including carbon footprint analysis, social media marketing, book publicity, writing center advising, and teaching English as an environmentalist. When not writing, you can find her tending to her plants, dogs, and cat.