Laura mCandrews sammel

operations Director

Laura joined CLERC in 2024 as the Operations Director. Laura earned her Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University and is a certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Laura has extensive operations experience with local nonprofits, most recently serving for three years as the CEO of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.

Laura relocated to Northern California from New York as a teen. She moved to Lake County in 2006 where she raised three children alongside her husband. She enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time in nature, making her contributions to CLERC’s mission deeply meaningful. You are also likely to see Laura in local theater productions and as a member of My Divas, the local women’s a capella group.