About Laura

In My Own Words…

Hey there, I’m Laura, it’s nice to meet you!

I’m an American, female voice artist with a multi-disciplined background. I guess I’m a bit of a renaissance woman – interested in everything! I’m a voice actor, a systems & cybersecurity engineer, program manager, volunteer zookeeper, psychologist, small business owner, explorer (yep, I did the Mt. Everest base camp trek!), dancer, and a decades-long student of animal behavior thanks to my many four-legged family members and my volunteering!

With all my interests, I’ve met A LOT of people, heard A LOT of stories and lived A LOT of adventures! This has given me a very open and empathetic perspective on MANY topics and multi-faceted, dynamic expertise! When something interests me, I don’t just learn about it, I immerse myself in it. Those who know me best know that I LOVE to tell my stories and talk about and share my enthusiasm for the things that fascinate me! This has given me a truly one-of-a-kind resume. How does this help you? Well, it means you are getting someone who REALLY HAS been there, done that! I can relate to A LOT!

My Technical Background & Resume

I have degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, psychology, and marketing. I’ve worked for over 2 decades as and IT & cybersecurity professional and technical program manager for both Fortune 500 companies and small start-ups. I’ve delivered live IT & system training to users and given briefings to audiences ranging from individual contributors, to managers, C-suite executives, and senior Government officials.

My Natural World Background & Resume

I LOVE animals and nature and volunteered for over 15 years as a zookeeper aide at the Smithsonian National Zoo caring for lions, tigers, giant anteaters, bats and an array of other amazing animals. I have taken pre-Veterinary Technician classes. I have also volunteered my time with a local therapeutic horseback riding program and currently volunteer to serve my community at Second Star Farm & Wildlife Habitat. I am also frequently a foster mom for one of my local pet rescues.

In my spare time, you can find me out in nature, enjoying music festivals, local breweries and wineries, or visiting with and riding my horses. At the end of the day, I come home to my own zoo, which includes my dogs and cats, all of whom are rescues! They and my horses also inspired me to create my small business, Spaniel & Hound Designs, LLC., that makes beaded dog collars, leashes and horse browbands.

Bringing My Passion to the Mic

As a voice artist with a multi-disciplined background, my varied experiences have given me a unique resume, deep subject matter expertise, the ability to understand and relate to varied audiences. It has also given me experience and ease with pronouncing and using technical, medical & scientific terms, as well as the ability to speak off the cuff and give believable cold reads. I am especially passionate about lending my voice to work that increases awareness and improves the lives of animals and children as well as people with disabilities and challenges.

…and after seeing “The Little Mermaid” back in 7th grade, I’m still holding onto a secret bucket list item to, one day, be the voice of a Disney princess! Although, now that I’m a grown up, with my alto voice, I think I’d be better as a villain!