Laura Schmiegel is a nationally recognized leader in veteran, transitioning military, and military spouse employment. She previously served as Head of Military and Veteran Affairs at Booz Allen Hamilton and brings decades of experience in workforce development, government relations, and program strategy.

She is the co-founder of Blue Star Families and the founder of the Military Spouse Program at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce/Hiring Our Heroes. Laura is also a published author on military transition and employment and was honored with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Colonel Michael Endres Leadership Award for Individual Excellence in 2021.

A proud Michigan State Spartan, Laura has built a career around advancing meaningful career pathways for the military-connected community.