Laurel Balcanoff

Laurel Balcanoff is a Senior Manager in Learning and Development at Alma, where responsibilities include overseeing virtual orientation and managing HR compliance. Previously, at Medly, Laurel led talent management initiatives and implemented HR systems. Laurel's earlier experience at WeWork involved positions from Community Associate to Senior Lead, Global Learning & Development, where efforts included global onboarding, DEIB training, and learning material design for various regions. With a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and French from Mount Holyoke College, and additional language studies at Université Paul Valéry - Montpellier III and Middlebury College, Laurel combines educational background with extensive professional expertise in learning and development.