Laura Renaud

Originally from Redford, Michigan, Laura graduated summa cum laude earning a degree in psychology with honors from Wayne State University in 2012. At Wayne State University, she conducted research on the relationship between young adult low-income mothers and their toddlers and completed a senior honors thesis on maternal social support and toddlers’ behavior problems. As an AmeriCorps member she served with City Year Detroit, where she tutored and mentored low-performing students in southwest Detroit, Michigan. Laura has also facilitated service learning projects to increase volunteer engagement in the greater Detroit community.

Field placement: Preble Street

Portland, Maine

Policy placement: The Urban Institute

Washington, D.C.