Laura Couch

Laura Couch grew up in Elkin, North Carolina, and holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Before completing her master’s degree, Laura studied public policy, English and comparative literature, and health and society at UNC-Chapel Hill. There, she was a Southern Futures Fellow, worked as a graphic designer for the Daily Tar Heel, and completed an individual capstone in public policy.

With a strong passion for education and health policy, she is dedicated to creating and supporting ethical policies with communities, rather than for them.