Innovate and
Spark Change
Looking to spark innovation? I work with public and private sector organizations to create inclusive, adaptive solutions through human-centered design. From strategy and venture building to process redesign, I guide teams in developing creative, community-centered products and services that address real needs. Together, we co-create solutions that drive meaningful impact and long-term success.
“Laura's time at Highline Beta was spent working on a variety of projects and juggling multiple priorities. She did everything incredibly well, with determination and creativity. She put a great deal of effort into delivering amazing work for our clients and contributing to the overall team culture and spirit of the company. She was proactive and always willing to jump in and help colleagues and clients with anything they needed. Her structural know-how of innovation systems, coupled with a willingness to "roll with things" was critical to delivering great value on the work she did.”
— Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner, Highline Beta
Services
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I help organizations explore new possibilities and design innovative strategies that are future-facing, inclusive, and adaptive. From identifying emerging opportunities to crafting actionable plans, I empower teams to develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of their communities.
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I guide teams in redesigning systems, services, and processes with the people they serve in mind. From front-line experiences to back-end operations, I help create solutions that are intentional, user-centered, and accessible, with a focus on care and inclusion.
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I facilitate values-driven strategic planning processes that help organizations define their direction, make sense of change, and design purposeful paths forward. By incorporating real-world needs, strategic foresight, human-centred design, and systems thinking, I guide teams as they build strategies that are adaptive, effective and speak to the goals and aspirations of their organization.
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I conduct deep, empathetic qualitative research to uncover the lived experiences that shape people’s needs, behaviors, and pain points. Through interviews and journey mapping, I provide actionable insights that help organizations align their actions with the voices that matter most.
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I support early-stage ventures by guiding teams from insight to implementation. Whether it’s opportunity discovery, prototyping, validation, iteration, or launch, I help organizations create impactful products, services, and ventures that solve meaningful problems and respond to real-world challenges.