Laura is the Managing Director of the Land Portal. She is a specialist in information and knowledge management for development with a passion for open data. She has extensive experience in programme management and has been responsible for launching, implementing and managing a number of data, information and knowledge management initiatives focused on land rights over the last fifteen years. Prior to joining the Land Portal Foundation, Laura worked for the Food and Agriculture Organization, ActionAid International and the International Land Coalition, among others. Laura holds Masters degrees in Communication Studies and Economics for Development.  See Laura LinkedIn profile here.