Laura Lucas

Originally from the Azores, Laura Lucas came to Boston to study; she earned a Bachelor’s from Northeastern University and a Masters degree in Computer Science from Boston University. After working as a Systems Analyst and Programmer, she transitioned to the Learning and Performance field, and developed a financial empowerment program in Malden. She is currently a Senior Financial Coach at CONNECT who is passionate about interdisciplinary work to advance the economic capacity of immigrant families. Laura utilizes behavioral economics, emerging technologies and social innovation to produce solutions to systemic economic problems.