Laura Honeycutt
About Laura Honeycutt
Laura Honeycutt is an Employment Specialist at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in the Raleigh-Durham area, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in project management, experience in multicultural environments, and has previously served as a Small Business Educator with the Peace Corps in Nicaragua.
Current Role as Employment Specialist
Laura Honeycutt serves as an Employment Specialist at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. She has held this position since 2016, accumulating eight years of experience in supporting employment initiatives for refugees and immigrants. In this role, she focuses on helping individuals navigate the job market and secure employment opportunities.
Previous Experience at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Prior to her current role, Laura worked at USCRI as a Language Services Representative from 2015 to 2016. During her one-year tenure, she contributed to language support services, aiding communication for clients in need of assistance. This position provided her with foundational experience in working with diverse populations.
Experience with Peace Corps
Laura Honeycutt volunteered with the Peace Corps as a Small Business Educator and Advisor from 2012 to 2014 in Nicaragua. Over the course of two years, she engaged in community development by promoting entrepreneurship and providing educational resources to local businesses. This experience enhanced her project management skills in multicultural settings.
Educational Background
Laura studied at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Economics and Entrepreneurship from 2006 to 2011. Additionally, she studied at Universidad de Granada, completing a Summer Spanish Program and achieving a Spanish Minor in 2010. This educational background supports her professional roles in diverse environments.
Advocacy and Interests
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Laura Honeycutt advocates for animal welfare. She promotes entrepreneurship and creativity through her teaching and business roles, reflecting her commitment to community engagement and social responsibility.