Laura Cossette
About Laura Cossette
Laura Cossette is an Award Specialist at the Solidarity Center, where she has worked since 2022. She has a strong background in Latin American studies and has held various roles in organizations focused on education and international cooperation.
Current Role at Solidarity Center
Laura Cossette serves as an Award Specialist at Solidarity Center, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she manages over 45 projects and grants across three different U.S. Government funders. Her responsibilities include analyzing organization-wide trends to recommend strategic improvements and growth areas. Additionally, she represents Solidarity Center at meetings with U.S. Government funders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Previous Experience in Washington D.C.
Before her current position, Laura Cossette worked in various roles within the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She was a Senior Program Officer at Partners of the Americas from 2019 to 2022, focusing on the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund. She also held positions at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and Georgetown University, where she coordinated events for the Center for Latin American Studies.
Educational Background
Laura Cossette holds a Master's degree in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from Soka University of America, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at Universidad de Alcalá from 2013 to 2014.
Internship and Early Career
Laura Cossette began her career with several internships, including a role at the Inter-American Dialogue in 2018, where she worked in the Education Program for four months. She also interned at Centro de Investigación y Educación Popular - Programa por la Paz (CINEP/PPP) in Bogotá, Colombia, and gained experience as an English Teacher at MAXIMO NIVEL in Peru.
Training and Development Expertise
In her current role, Laura Cossette develops and delivers training on U.S. Government grant compliance, reporting, and proposal writing. This aspect of her work emphasizes her commitment to enhancing organizational capacity and ensuring adherence to funding requirements.