Laura Zahariev

Laura (Schmidt) Zahariev is an accomplished Employer Brand and Talent Intelligence Manager at Emerson, with a professional background encompassing various roles at Land O'Lakes, Inc., including Talent Marketing Consultant and Senior Communications Specialist. With extensive experience in recruitment marketing, employer branding, and internal communications, Laura has effectively developed strategies to engage diverse audience groups. A prolific freelance playwright, Laura's works have been performed nationally and internationally. In addition, Laura participated in the USGLC Next Gen Fellowship focused on global development and social justice, and holds an MBA from the UMN Carlson School of Management, along with a bachelor's degree in English and Journalism from the University of Minnesota.