Laura Perez

National Recruitment Manager

Laura Perez attended UW-Madison, earning her bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a Child Development emphasis, and a Certificate in Chicanx and Latinx Studies. Following college, she served as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Milwaukee for two years. Over the next decade, Laura worked in roles building skills in classroom teaching, talent development, local and national recruitment, and campaign management for school board races. During this time, she was introduced to NPLA, becoming a facilitator for multiple Answering the Call cohorts in Wisconsin. Before her recent return to NPLA, Laura served as the Senior Community Partnerships Director at City Year Milwaukee, building partnerships with organizations and companies to support AmeriCorps members in the areas of learning & development and post-service plans, and oversaw the local recruitment strategy of AmeriCorps members. She is a proud mamá, partner, and Milwaukee local living in the Harambee neighborhood.