- Attended Washburn University on a full-ride basketball scholarship. She was an Honorable Mention Academic All American in 1987.
- Nominated for Woman of Achievement Award from the California Women's Fund in 1999. She sponsored a nomination for Laurel Ladevich for this same award in 2000 and Ms Ladevich won. Laurel Ladevich has edited three of her films.
- Laurie has worked in development with a number of iconic industry leaders: Betty Thomas on the highest grossing film ever directed by a woman (Alvin and the Chipmunks: the Squeakquel) and Jen Bresnan, Executive Vice President of CBS Alternative Programming on network staples such as Survivor, Amazing Race, Big Brother, and Undercover Boss.
- In 2010 received the Somebody's Angel award for "philanthropic heroism and dedication to helping others through volunteer activities and professional contributions." She serves on the National Board of Directors of Shoes that Fit, a non profit organization that helps children receive new shoes and clothing for school and on the Advisory Board for Dance Camera West, a non-profit recently voted "Best of Los Angeles" by the Los Angeles Times." In 2008 Laurie co-directed the Directors Guild of America's first ever tribute film honoring its female members,"A Celebration of Women Directors.".
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