Laura is the founder of Básico, a non-profit setting the standard for transparent and responsible ocean carbon removal. She is a graduate of the University of Miami with a B.A. in Environmental Science and Policy. Her work is funded and supported by the Musk Foundation XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition, 776 Foundation fellowship, and the University of Miami Rosenstiel School for Marine Science. Her combined background as an entrepreneur and scientists fills a critical communications gap in the industry connecting key stakeholders for better solutions.