Laurel Kanipe

Laurel Kanipe, PHR, has extensive experience in human resources and training, currently serving as a Human Resources Generalist and HR Training Coordinator at ABS Kids since June 2021. Prior to this role, Kanipe worked at ADAPT Education Services as an Anger Management Instructor and Defensive Driving Instructor from July 2013 to December 2022. Additional experience includes a position as Training and Development Manager at Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (March 2020 - June 2021) and various roles including Quality Assurance Specialist and HCS Service Coordinator Supervisor at the same organization from 2015 to 2020. Kanipe's career began at Carriage Services as an Administrative Assistant from April 2011 to August 2013. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and an Associate's degree in Journalism from Del Mar College.