Laura McReavy Hearnsberger is the data analyst at The Texas Tribune. She leads our data and analytics strategy, supports the staff with data-informed insights and helps define and track big goals. She has a background in both data analysis and journalism education. As a consultant, she has worked with high-growth startups, public education policymakers and political campaigns. As a former public school educator, she loves communicating and teaching new concepts. And as a technology and innovation coordinator for school districts, she has delivered scores of reports and dashboards, consistently adapting to new roles and challenges. Laura earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Texas State University, a master’s of education in educational technology leadership from Lamar University and a doctorate of education in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University. She is based in New Braunfels.