Laura Elizabeth Hand:

Writing, Research, and Technology Specialist | Educator and Learner

Welcome to my professional portfolio! With over 8 years of experience in higher education, career services, and project management, I am passionate about empowering students and professionals to reach their full potential.

Looking for an experienced career services professional, grant writer, or project manager? Feel free to connect!

ABOUT ME

Laura Elizabeth Hand is a dedicated career services professional with a background spanning academic advising, research, and administration. She currently serves as Assistant Director of Career Services at Hostos Community College (CUNY). A Columbia University alumna, Laura holds a Master of Arts in English and Comparative Literature and a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature, Applied Mathematics, and English.

Tech Proficiency

IT Support Specialist with a wide array of hardware and software skills. Over 10 years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, LMS platforms (ex: Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard, Google Classroom), and project management tools.