Laura Eley is the Communications & Media Relations Manager with Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord.
Laura has over 10 years of experience as a communications and media relations professional in both the non-profit and private sectors. She has a strong background and interest in creating digital content that resonates with a wide range of audiences across various platforms. Laura holds a BA in English from the University of Guelph and a Master’s in Environmental Education and Communication through Royal Roads University.
When she’s not working, Laura enjoys spending time with her cat, family, and friends, and testing new recipes in the kitchen.
Have a media related inquiry? Reach out at laura@vwb.org
Register now for our upcoming World Rabies Day webinar which explores how One Health approaches are driving change, shares practical insights from the frontlines of rabies prevention, and highlights how local efforts are contributing to the global goal of ending human rabies deaths by 2030.
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