Laura Joshi
Data and Systems Manager
Laura joined CareerLAB in 2004, initially serving as the Manager of Employer Relations. In her current role of Data and Systems Manager, Laura manages Handshake, the career services management database, and provides student and employer usage statistics for career services and programs. In addition, Laura reports on the first steps beyond Brown for graduating seniors, as well as summer plans for returning undergraduates. Laura earned her MBA degree from the University of Massachusetts and is the proud parent of an '09, '10 alumna.
Get to know Laura...
First Job Out of College: My educational path was non-traditional. After a year of nursing school I decided it was not the career for me. So I accepted a job at Johnson & Johnson as a Titanium Surgical Instrument Maker and eventually took advantage of their tuition reimbursement plan, pursuing my undergraduate degree in business administration as a continuing education student while working full-time and raising a family.
Most interesting Job: Being a surgical instrument maker taught me to work with my hands and build fine instruments from rough materials using blueprints and many tools and processes. The creativity was quite satisfying and I developed a deep appreciation for engineering, logistics, and industry.
Favorite Apps: Facebook, Words with Friends, Ruzzle
Favorite place: Wherever my children are!
Can’t live without: Candy
Keep me away from: Haters
Secret skill: Sewing, scrapbooking, jewelry making
How old were you when you got your first cell phone? Married, with children!
Android or iPhone? iPhone forever!
