Laurie has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, emphasis Accounting, from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and is a CPA. Laurie also holds an MBA and MSW from Washington University in St. Louis.

Laurie brings a passion for ending homelessness to the role of Executive Director. Laurie’s experience in business and non-profit, including fifteen years in corporate finance and ten plus years in social services in the St. Louis region. Laurie has extensive knowledge of the homeless services landscape from her five years as the CEO of the St. Patrick Center. She is currently an Adjunct Faculty at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University.

Jennifer’s aspiration to have a lasting, beneficial influence on St. Louis and its nonprofit sector has been aided by her solid academic background. An alumnus of Hawaii Pacific University, Jennifer has a degree in Science and a plethora of certifications, including her ongoing pursuit of a MBA in Management Leadership. However, even in the midst of these endeavors, Jennifer still makes time to serve her community. She is now in her second year as President of the Optimist Club of St. Louis.

During her career at Optimist International, a worldwide volunteer organization, she took with her the belief that one person can make an significant impact and together we can make a difference in the lives of people and the community.