Laura Stelling (she/her), MPAff, MEd, has dedicated her career of nearly 20 years to advancing educational equity programs and opportunities. Laura serves as MenloEDU's Project Manager, drawing expertise from her background in education project and program leadership, grant management, and research and evaluation. She began her career as an elementary school teacher and has since managed a portfolio of education projects and research as the Colorado Department of Education’s Literacy Grants Program & Team Manager. Laura earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Mary Washington, Master of Education from Arizona State University, and Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School at the University of Texas. She is located in Denver, CO.