Laura holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Loyola University of New Orleans, and a Master of Science in Accounting from Oklahoma City University. She has held a CPA license in the state of Oklahoma for 11 years, and after starting her career as an auditor for BKD, LLP, she became the Controller for Valliance Bank in Oklahoma City. Laura joined the PhD program at the John T. Steed School of Accounting 2024. Laura has previously served as an adjunct faculty member for Oklahoma City University and the University of Central Oklahoma, as well as the University of Oklahoma. In addition to teaching, she enjoys utilizing the strengths of both her degrees in her service as a volunteer board member for Painted Sky Opera in Oklahoma City. Her research interests include financial reporting, audit, and accounting in the banking industry. In her free time, Laura enjoys being with her husband and two beautiful children, pursuing creative projects with friends, and critically engaging with science fiction media.
