As a Consultant in Physician and Professional Issues at the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA), Laurie manages and addresses emerging policy and operational issues that impact physicians and other regulated health professions working in Ontario hospitals.  In 2010, she played an instrumental role in developing the OHA's Resource Manual for Sustaining Quality Midwifery Services in Hospitals, together with the College of Midwives of Ontario and the Association of Ontario Midwives.

Currently, Laurie is focused on preparing for the upcoming Physician Services Agreement (PSA) negotiations process.  She spearheaded the publication of the OHA’s recent report entitled Hospitals Voice Their Opinions: Core Recommendations for the 2012 Physician Services Agreement.  She is also involved in implementing the OHA's Physician Engagement Strategy, which includes providing support to the OHA’s Physician Provincial Leadership Council.

Laurie has 12 years of health care experience in both the private and public sector.  Prior to joining the OHA in January 2008, she held various positions at the Courtyard Group, Cardinal Health, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and also spent some time in Alberta, working for the Capital Health Regional Authority (now Alberta Health Services).  Laurie’s career began at McMaster Children's Hospital’s Neonatal Nurseries where she spent 6 years providing research, education and development support to staff.

Laurie graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, and later earned a Master of Business Administration, specializing in Health Services Management, from McMaster University.  She was recently certified as a Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute.

Outside of work, Laurie enjoys participating in various fitness activities such as yoga, running, squash and kickboxing.  She is a Community Assessor for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and an instructor for the Christopher Leadership Course, a program designed to help individuals develop skills and self-confidence to become more effective communicators and leaders.  She also volunteers with the Daily Bread Foodbank and the Out of the Cold Program.  When she can find time to relax, she enjoys traveling, reading, and playing board games with friends.