Meet Laura, a cosmic dreamer and adventurer with a passion for discovery and a flair for the arts! As a kid, Laura had big plans to either unravel the mysteries of the universe as an astrophysicist or craft captivating worlds as a YA novelist. These days, she channels her creativity into hobbies like playing guitar, bass, and banjo, or tapping out rhythms as a skilled tap dancer.

When not strumming or dancing, Laura is probably out exploring. Her best vacation ever? An unforgettable adventure in Iceland, where she hiked on a glacier, cruised past seals in a glacial lagoon, and got way too close to some fiery volcanoes—living proof that Laura thrives on excitement and awe-inspiring landscapes.

Given the chance, Laura would spend a day as a scientist aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, investigating one of Jupiter’s enigmatic moons. (Talk about a stellar career change!) And if Laura could witness any historical event? It would be the Moon Landing—because what could be cooler than seeing humanity take its first giant leap?

Get in touch with Laura at lross@girlsincvalley.org