Laurel joined the California Trout team in 2023. She grew up alongside the rivers and mountains of rural Central Oregon and Northern California and is passionate about environmental sustainability and keeping our ecosystems healthy. She obtained her M.B.A. from Southern Oregon University in 2024 and her B.A. in communication studies in 2012. Her professional background and role within CalTrout focuses on finance and operations management. Outside of the office, Laurel is an avid snowboarder, hiker, and gardener and enjoys travel, good food, and spending time with her husband and doggos.