Laura is a partner of Darwin Associates, a consulting firm in Buffalo, New York, specializing in organizational development and creativity training and facilitation. She works with organizations across North America and Europe to facilitate creativity and innovation, help manage change and transition, and enhance teamwork and leadership.

A social psychologist and expert in consumer communication research, Laura has more than 18 years of qualitative market research experience. Laura holds a Master of Science degree in Creativity and Innovation from the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State College and she is now an adjunct faculty member of the International Center for Studies in Creativity.

Laura is a leader at the annual Creative Problem Solving Institute, a member of the Board of Directors of CREA and a member of the Qualitative Research Consultants Association. As a native of Italy who lives in the United States, Laura is fluent both in Italian and in English.

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