Laura holds a BA in Elementary Education and an MS in Literacy from Alfred University. She also holds an AAS in Mortuary Science from Hudson Valley Community College. Laura has 13 years teaching experience. During that time, she served as grade level chairperson and was active on several committees to develop curriculum maps, scheduling, and unit planning guides. Laura currently works at the Dagon Funeral Home and is a Parish Council member and communicant at Our Lady of the Valley Parish.

Laura and her husband, Pasquale, have four children. Gennaro, Pasquale, and Marco all attended St. Ann's Academy and are currently honor students at Hornell High School. Nicholas has a degree in project management and lives in Ellicottville where he is a Journeyman Lineman. Laura achieved Board of Directors Emeritus status and is now active on the Working Advisory Council.