Daughter of Latvian immigrants and first generation American, Laura grew up speaking both Latvian and English at home, but favored the latter as she made a career in the written English language. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Journalism, she worked at a national beauty magazine and restaurant publication prior to launching her own company.

In 1991, along with American Salon Associate Editor Patricia Nugent, she founded a public relations firm—NuBried Communicators—dedicated to promoting local businesses.

For the past three decades, she has focused on the written word, whether it’s an impactful display ad, thought-provoking blog or in-depth feature article. Her firm puts a spotlight on local people and businesses in the community and tells their stories with words that resonate.