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Laurel Gardner brings a unique blend of creative and academic experience, holding a degree in Fashion Design from The New School’s Parsons School of Design. After a successful career in the apparel industry and passionate about helping individuals build strong educational foundations, Laurel transitioned into higher education admissions. She served as Senior Admissions Manager at FIDM and later led graduate recruitment at UC Berkeley’s Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership, with a focus on building community, student advocacy, and recruitment. Laurel thrives on fostering connections and empowering individuals. At Notre Dame 91¸£Àû×ÊÔ´Õ¾, she supports NDNU’s mission, collaborates with faculty and staff, and cultivates a community where adult learners can excel. A lifelong artist and learner, Laurel believes in the transformative power of education and values creativity and collaboration—both in and out of the classroom.