Director of Graduate Admissions
Tufts University, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Laura Laver Felch is an experienced higher education professional with over a decade of experience in graduate admissions, enrollment marketing, and student success. She is the Director of Graduate Admissions at Tufts University’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, leading enrollment management for 8 PhD, 3 MS, and 2 Certificate programs. She also serves as Vice President of BioGAP, NAGAP’s chapter focused on biomedical research programs.
Laura’s career in higher education spans almost two decades and several institutions. Her breadth of experience extends beyond graduate education — she has coached international high school students through the US college admissions process and has supported undergraduate residential life, academic advising, and leadership development at Harvard University, UCLA, and Amherst College.
Laura holds a Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs from UCLA and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Northeastern University. With a student-centered approach and a collaborative leadership style, Laura is passionate about providing prospective students with transformative educational opportunities that foster academic growth and success.
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Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:45am - 10:45am East Coast USA Time