Laura Stevens

Laura (Pearson) Stevens has extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation, and training, currently serving as the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Training at Boys Hope Girls Hope since July 2017. Previously, Laura held the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and was the Program Coordinator at the TSPA Grant Writing Program from August 2016 to July 2017. Additional experience includes working as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Institute of Public Policy at the University of Missouri and completing a workforce research internship with the Missouri Department of Social Services. Laura has also served as an Education Officer with UNICEF Cameroon and as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Academically, Laura holds a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs/Nonprofit Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and French from Missouri State University.