Laura Avant

Laura Avant is an experienced leader in sustainability strategy and corporate communications, currently serving as Director of Sustainability Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement at NRG Energy since November 2014. In this role, Laura focuses on enhancing and protecting NRG's reputation through various external channels. Previous positions at NRG include Director of Corporate Communications and Senior Manager of Corporate Communications and Marketing. Laura has also held leadership roles such as Board Chair at SocialMedia.org and Marketing Communications Specialist at Audubon Companies. Laura's earlier experience includes significant contributions at Dixie Chemical Company, Green Nurture, and Visit Phoenix, alongside a BA in Sustainability: International Development from Arizona State University.