When most people meet a scholarship pageant representative, they expect to be greeted by smiles, waves, and an unflappable good mood. As Miss Arizona 2002, that was the image most people expected when they met Laura Lawless. She was the face of Arizona in that year's Miss America pageant; she was also the face of mental illness. Diagnosed with clinical... read full bio
Laura Ling is a journalist who worked for Current TV as a correspondent and vice president of its Vanguard Journalism Unit, which produced the Vanguard TV series. There, she reported on issues regarding Cuba, Indonesia, the Philippines, Turkey, the West Bank, and the Amazon River, as well as about shantytowns in Sao Paulo, Brazil, gangs and homeless teens in Los... read full bio
Laura Lynne Jackson is a New York Times best-selling author, speaker, teacher, and psychic medium. Jackson has been a psychic medium for years and has read for hundreds of different people who wanted to connect with loved ones that have passed. She is a certified research medium with the Windbridge Institute for Applied Research in Human Potential in Arizona and... read full bio
The international smash Austin and Ally television series on the Disney Channel starring Laura Marano as the title character, "Ally." This multi-talented star is on track to become Disney's next big thing and a role model for young people all across the world. In 2013, Laura was chosen to represent UNICEF as its Trick or Treat Ambassador, following in the... read full bio
Laura Marling is a folk singer-songwriter and musician from Eversley, Hampshire, England. Her debut album Alas, I Cannot Swim, her second album I Speak Because I Can, and her fourth album Once I Was An Eagle were all nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2008, 2010, and 2013, respectively. She won Best Female Solo Artist at the 2011 Brit... read full bio
Laura Mvula is a British singer-songwriter, composer and record producer from Birmingham, England. While growing up, Mvula was a member or leader of various a cappella, jazz and neo-soul and gospel groups and choirs. Mvula is a classically trained musician and has studied at Swanshurst School for Girls, and has earned a degree in composition from Birmingham Conservatoire. She then... read full bio
Laura Nirider (née Hepokoski), an excellent American lawyer and academic who was born on October 16, 1981, has made significant contributions to the study of false confessions and wrongful convictions. Nirider has dedicated her career to fighting for justice and promoting the rights of people who have been unfairly convicted. She is currently an associate professor of law and the... read full bio
The 24th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, is a seasoned executive whose term coincided with a turning point in public health and healthcare administration in the United States. Significant improvements in the country's health and wellbeing were made between 2018 and 2021 thanks to Azar's strategic vision and in-depth knowledge of healthcare dynamics. Due... read full bio
Laura is a seasoned digital advertising professional with over seven years of experience in managing internal teams and clients across hundreds of brands and verticals. She currently serves as the Director of Premium Services at Teikametrics, a leading technology company that helps businesses of all sizes find success on marketplaces. In her role, Laura leads a team that provides expert... read full bio
Laura Pausini is a pop singer/songwriter from Italy. When she began pursuing a career in music, she took part of various singing competitions in her hometown. With the success of the local competitions, she was able to obtain a record deal with Compagnia Generale del Disco. Laura released her self-titled debut album following her win in the Sanremo Music Festival... read full bio
One of the most talented young stand-up comedians to emerge from Nashville's thriving comedy scene is Laura Peek, who currently resides in Los Angeles. She was chosen as a New Face at the esteemed Just For Laughs Festival and has been in other major festivals, including Laughing Skull, Limestone and the Nashville Comedy Festival, in addition to Comedy Central's Roast Battle.... read full bio
Laura Prepon is an American actress who gained popularity with her role of Donna on the long running television series “That ‘70s Show”, and most recently as Alex Vause on the Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black”. Prepon started her career in plays in New York and also studied drama at the Total Theatre Lab. It wasn’t long before... read full bio
Laura Putnam is a speaker, author, trainer, and consultant. She is the CEO of Motion Infusion and is author of the book, “Workplace Wellness That Works”. Putnam focuses on the workplace and how to invigorate the workplace in new and fun ways. She teaches leaders how to promote well-being at work and how to help employees adopt healthier behaviors. Over... read full bio
A dynamic filmmaking team led by Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos is well known for its innovative work on the highly regarded Netflix series Making a Murderer. They have won numerous awards and acclaim for their superb storytelling and thorough research, which have enthralled audiences all around the world. As a result of the significant influence of their work, Ricciardi and... read full bio
Laura Rowley is an author and journalist who focus on the topics on personal finance and values. Rowley has devoted her efforts to identifying people’s deepest values, setting goals, and helping people manage the tough decisions and risks involved in attaining them. Rowley gained her degrees at University of Illinois and Master of Divinity- New York Theological Seminary. She was... read full bio
Born on October 2, 1988, Laura Rutledge (née McKeeman) is a well-known reporter and host for ESPN and the SEC Network. She was originally recognized for winning a beauty pageant title, Miss Florida 2012, and hailing from St. Petersburg, Florida. On July 7, 2012, Rutledge won the prestigious title of Miss Florida after showcasing her skill in dance and accepting the... read full bio
The Just Shoot Me! and Saving Grace star opened up about her inspirational story of raising her 16-year-old son Mason, who has cerebral palsy, and creating a groundbreaking fully inclusive school for children of all abilities. Disappointed by the educational choices offered to her son, Laura San Giacomo started an inclusive school for children of all abilities in Southern California.... read full bio
Laura Sauvage is an indie alternative rock project of singer and songwriter Vivianne Roy. Roy started her music career with the band Les Hay Babies, which was started with her two best friends. Soon they were doing shows all over Europe and North America. During her time touring with Les Hay Babies, Roy started her solo career as well. She... read full bio
Laura Schwartz' super-charged presentations are centered on being prepared for partnerships, while turning the optional into opportunity. Laura reminds us all, you never know when the next conversation will be the conversation to change your life or that of someone else. As the Director of Events for the Clinton Administration, she created and executed more than 1,000 White House events... read full bio
Laura Shaffer is a singer from Las Vegas, Nevada. While growing up, Shaffer started performing all over the Las Vegas Strip as a second-generation Las Vegas performer. She is known as The Noir Nightingale and she performs swinging and sultry vocals with a glamour of a mixture of vintage Vegas and classic Hollywood. Over the years, Shaffer has performed all... read full bio
