Laura Linderman

Laura Linderman is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in foreign policy and regional studies, currently serving as the Director of Programs and Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council since August 2024. Previously, Laura held multiple roles at the Atlantic Council, including Non-Resident Senior Fellow and Associate Director, focusing on Georgia and cultivating relationships within the Washington policy community. Laura's experience also includes coordinating South Caucasus courses for the U.S. Department of State and managing global certification programs at Splunk. Laura began a career in international contexts as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Georgia and has academic credentials in Cultural Anthropology from Indiana University Bloomington and in Anthropology and German from Wellesley College.