Laura Shaw

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT LAURA SHAW

Highly organized and detail-oriented foreign affairs policy professional with experience supporting high-level outreach, stakeholder engagement, and policy communications across government and nonprofit sectors. Skilled in drafting strategic messaging, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and managing logistics in fast-paced, global policy environments. Adept at synthesizing complex issues, producing high-quality written materials, and managing stakeholder relationships. Brings a collaborative mindset, strong writing skills, and a passion for global business and policy to every project.I am passionate about the protection of women\'s and children\'s rights, political participation, inter-American relations, and the role that civil society/grassroots organizations play in democratization. I graduated from Dominican University, Class of 2021, with a B.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy with a minor in Spanish. I graduated from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, Class of 2023, where I received my MA in International Relations, with a focus on international development for women and children and humanitarian assistance.