Laura Ash

CEO, Founder at Land of Verse

Laura Ash has extensive experience in the wellness and herbal industry. Laura is currently the CEO and Founder of Land of Verse, a trusted guide for women's wellness. Prior to this, they were the Owner of Scarlet Sage Herb Co., an herbal apothecary, from 2015. In 2012, Laura founded and directed the Herbal Anthropology Project, collaborating with indigenous communities to protect traditional knowledge and botanical medicine heritage. Laura worked as a Clinical Herbalist at Circadian Botanical Clinic from 2005 to 2021. Laura also served as the Creative Director at Sahara Botanicals in 2011, and as the Creative Director, Clinical Herbalist, and Co-Founder at Avra Organic Spa from 2008 to 2009. Laura was the Owner of Morning Glory Chai SF from 2004 to 2009 and worked as an Herbalist at Tenzing Momo Herbal Apothecary & Perfumerie from 2002 to 2004.

Laura Ash has a diverse educational background. Laura started their education in 1999 at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, where they studied Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. In 2004, they attended the California School of Herbal Studies and obtained a degree in Clinical Herbal Medicine, specializing in Traditional and Medical Western Herbal Medicine. Laura furthered their studies in 2009 at the Ayurvedic Institute, where they earned a Certificate in Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda.

Returning to formal education in 2015, Laura Ash enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study Sociology and Anthropology. While their degree status is not stated, they remained at the university even beyond the provided information.

In 2022, Laura Ash attended the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business for an Executive Education program in Venture Capital. This program lasted for a year.

Currently, Laura Ash is attending or recently completed their education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where they are pursuing a degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. The specific degree they are aiming for is not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Laura Ash has obtained certifications from the Newchip Accelerator and participated in the 10,000 Small Businesses program facilitated by Goldman Sachs. The specific dates for the completion of the 10,000 Small Businesses program are not provided.

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  • CEO, Founder

    January, 2021 - present