Dr Laura Vidal
Principal Consultant
Laura is a social worker with over a decade of experience in direct practice, research and policy. Laura has specific subject matter expertise in gendered violence - human trafficking and modern slavery - in particular young women's experiences of forced marriage. Laura privileges lived experience and works with her deep knowledge and understanding about the way services and systems operate at a grass-roots level in the way she -- analyses policy, engages in qualitative research, develops and delivers targeted program and training solutions and strategises for change.
TESTIMONIALS
What can you expect working with LEC?
Program Manager
The Salvation Army
Laura brings a unique skillset and extensive experience across a range of areas spanning frontline social work, research, policy, advocacy and academia. This means she holds valuable knowledge and understanding of the social and community services landscape, can engage with a variety of stakeholders highly effectively and tailor her approaches for a wide range of audiences.
Manager, Mental Health & Wellbeing
Rural Aid Australia
Laura is incredibly warm in her approach whilst also being efficient and clear. I felt well informed during all aspects of the project development.
Co-founder & Director
The Survivor Hub
Laura is incredibly knowledgeable and has a lot of experience in the not-for-profit sector ... Laura has been able to help us identify what we had and did not have to help build our organisational identity and strategy.
