Laura S. is a Marketing & Communications Specialist at the City of Burnaby since October 2023, previously serving as Communications Coordinator at the City of Surrey from July 2019 to September 2023. With a diverse background in marketing and communications, Laura held various roles including Guest Relations Manager at Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, where responsibilities included developing VIP promotions and community outreach events, and Marketing Coordinator for Elements Victoria, focusing on marketing strategy for the rebranding of Elements Casino Victoria. Experience also includes being a News Reporter for Sing Tao Canada, where achievements included winning the Sing Tao Best Reporting Award in 2014, and co-founding Chinese social media accounts as a Chinese Social Media and PR Consultant. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Education from Simon Fraser University and a Translation and Interpretation Program from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.