Laura Montgomery, Director of External Relations at United Arts, holds a BA in Fine Arts from the University of New Orleans (2012) and an MA in Business Design in Arts Leadership from the Savannah College of Art and Design (2020). She is also a Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leaders program graduate (2022). Her love of the arts blossomed in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA where she was born and raised, and she’s been an active member of the Triangle arts community since 2015. Laura has performed with Rainbow Dance Company and Black Box Dance Theatre, and currently teaches dance at Arts Together. Beyond work, she enjoys reading, outdoor running, art-making, and cozying up with her kitty, Tipitina.