Laura Hayes is an accomplished communication professional with experience in various industries. Before rising to the position of Communications Director at Tastytrade, she held several executive communications positions at Walgreens Boots Alliance, which included Director of Leadership Communications, Director of Retail and Owned Brand Communications, and Director of Internal Communications. Laura worked as the Public Relations Manager at Edo Interactive and Amazon, where she was responsible for media relations and communication strategies. Her vast experience also includes serving as an Account Director at Brunswick Group, EU Correspondent at Stratfor, and Consultant at Aprilsix Proof and KTZ Communications.

Laura Hayes began her career after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Art History and History at The University of Texas at Austin. She then pursued a Master of Science in Politics at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Laura prides herself on being an excellent communicator, skilled in developing communication strategies, crisis management, branding and messaging, media relations, and executive communications.