Laura Salveson tau koom nrog McKnight Foundation hauv 2017. Hauv nws lub luag haujlwm, nws tau ua haujlwm los xyuas kom lub chaw muaj kev nyab xeeb, txhawb siab, thiab tos txais qhua thiab cov neeg ua haujlwm. Nws rov xav txog qee qhov chaw pej xeem ntawm lub chaw ua haujlwm, ua rau lub hom phiaj thiab qhov tseem ceeb ntawm cov neeg nkag mus rau qhov chaw. Nws kuj tau muaj kev txaus siab heev ntawm kev tuav thiab saib xyuas Step Up interns rau lub Foundation.
Throughout her career, Laura has kept people, their stories, and the power and meaning of place at the core of her work. Prior to coming to McKnight, she worked for the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) at Mill City Museum. She was on the team that opened Mill City Museum, working first as museum program supervisor, then site manager and finally director. Laura previously worked for the Minnesota AIDS Project in volunteer recruitment and management, and as a site guide and performer at four MNHS historic sites. After receiving a BA in theater arts, Laura worked for many years as a freelance actor, producer, and director. She is an avid gardener and cook.