Our Team

Laura Barrera-Vera, Employer Network Placement Specialist (New York)

Laura has a strong background in media and communications. Prior to joining Upwardly Global, Laura worked as a TV production assistant. While in university, Laura served as the General Secretary of the Colombian Association of Students of Social Communication. She coordinated the XII Latin American Student Congress of Social Communication and worked with several South American media agencies to promote this event. Laura earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Communication from Universidad Javeriana in Bogota , Colombia. She is fluent in Spanish.

Contact Laura at 212.219.8828 or laura@upwardlyglobal.org