Laura Hardy

Laura Hardy currently serves as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions Operations at the University of California Office of the President, a position held since August 2017. Prior to this role, Laura was the Director of Graduate Admissions at the University of Chicago from August 2012 to July 2017 and the Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at DePaul University from August 2010 to August 2012, focusing on The College of Education. Earlier professional experience includes positions as Assistant Director of Admission at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and as a Departmental Assistant and Graduate Assistant at DePaul University. Laura also brings project management experience from Capitol Campaigns, where responsibilities included political campaign planning and management. Education credentials include an EdD in Education, Curriculum Studies, and an MS in Public Services Management from DePaul University, along with a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Davis.