Laura Ballard

Laura Ballard – Mesa Ridge High School, class of 2008

Laura attended Pikes Peak Community College, where she earned her associates’ degree in Multimedia Graphic Design. She continued her education, earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing from Colorado State University – Pueblo. She currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she works as a Communications Coordinator for Peak Vista Community Health Centers.

# 1 – How did earning the Dollars For Scholars/Fountain Valley Scholars award make you feel knowing that your community believed in you enough to invest in your education?

It’s such an honor to know that your community has your back and wants to help improve your future.

# 2 – Please provide a statement or quote that you feel represents you and your post high school educational experience

It’s so important to go to college! I learned so much and had so much fun doing it. My education is the reason I am where I am today.