Laura K. Nicholas

Laura Nicholas serves as Communications and Outreach Manager for the Center for Teaching and Learning. In this role, her aim is to creatively and effectively communicate the Center’s philosophy, programs, and services to Columbia University and beyond. She manages a range of communications channels and projects to engage the Columbia teaching community in the CTL’s offerings.

Prior to joining the CTL, Laura served as Communications Manager for Project ALS, a nonprofit in New York. She also previously held various marketing and communications roles at other organizations. Laura graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, CT with a B.A. in American Studies and a minor in Hispanic Studies. She is currently pursuing an M.S. in Strategic Communication at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. 

In her free time, Laura enjoys reading, playing piano, and exploring restaurants and museums in New York.