Laura Silver

Laura Silver is an experienced storyteller, dogged researcher, and top-notch presenter known for her ability to connect with audiences of diverse backgrounds and ages. She is a marketing and communications strategist, sought-after public speaker, and workshop leader.

With over 12 years of experience in writing and editing across print and online platforms, Laura is a persistent and polite PR professional with a human touch and relationship-centric approach. She specializes in writing, editing, public speaking, grant writing, branding, and identity, messaging, public relations, and content management for web and print.

Her areas of expertise include New York City history and geography, genealogy, biking, and walking. Laura has a diverse educational background, having studied MFA at City University of New York-Brooklyn College, BA at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Master of Science at The City College of New York, and at Université Paris Nanterre.

Laura Silver has been associated with various organizations throughout her career, including roles such as Teacher of English as a New Language at the NYC Department of Education, Teaching Fellow at NYC Teaching Fellows, Author, Lecturer at Knish: In Search of the Jewish Soul Food, Research Associate at Brandeis University, and Freelance Writer and Editor.

She has also served as a BRIC Media Arts Fellow at BRIC - Arts and Media in Brooklyn, Marketing Manager at Transportation Alternatives, Web Editor, Producer, and Instructor at The New School, Presenter at TEDx BroadStNY, and Writer at Edible Manhattan, among others.

Laura's professional journey has spanned roles like Producer at WNYC and NPR, Web Content Manager/Writer at UJA-Federation of New York, Tour Program Manager at Central Park Conservancy, Housing Specialist at Project Renewal, Coordinator of Gallery Education at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, and Adjunct Professor at Brooklyn College. She has also worked as a Public Information Associate at the United Nations.