Laura is leading the ISTTF Technology Advisory Board, which serves the key function of assessing the range of technology tools that may be used to help ensure online safety for youth. Laura has recently left Google where she worked for 6 years on a variety of products and projects. Most recently, she was the Director for Library Partnerships for Google Book Search; she also worked on the launch teams for AdSense Online and Froogle as well as managed global operations in the early days of Book Search. 

Prior to Google, she worked at Organic Online, consulting for a variety of companies on their web strategies and design.  Before attending graduate school, Laura spent a number of years working in documentary film, video and interactive multimedia, creating content for PBS, cable channels, and museums.  Laura is a graduate of Harvard College and has an MBA from Harvard Business School.