Laura Guarner

Laura Espiau Guarner is a professional focused on social innovation and cooperative entrepreneurship, particularly in the context of immigrant communities. She currently serves as a Research-action Assistant at the IRIPI (Institut de recherche et d'innovation en politiques publiques), where she contributes to initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperative entrepreneurship among immigrants.

Background and Experience

• Education: Laura studied at the University of Montréal, which has equipped her with a strong foundation in social economy and development.
• Professional Roles: She has held positions that emphasize her expertise in social innovation, including her role as an European Programmes Advisor at the Social Innovation Exchange (SIX). In this capacity, she supports projects that foster social innovation across Europe.123

Current Projects

At IRIPI, Laura is involved in research and action projects that aim to empower immigrant communities through cooperative business models. Her work focuses on creating sustainable economic opportunities that leverage the unique skills and experiences of immigrants.13

Online Presence

Laura maintains an active presence on LinkedIn, where she shares insights related to her work and engages with a broader community interested in social innovation and cooperative entrepreneurship.12