Laurelin spent the first decade of her career as a secondary teacher and teacher educator, where she became a sought after learning designer and facilitator. Intrigued by the question of why so many adults lose their appetite for learning and change, Laurelin discovered coaching. She has since coached leaders to the highest levels in education, non-profits, and the corporate sector. Prior to joining Cultivating Leadership, Laurelin was Global Director, Leadership Development, at Teach For All, a global network of 60+ independent organizations working to expand educational opportunity by growing the leadership necessary for local and system-level change.