Laura Veira-Ramirez
2025 USTR Fellow, MSW, Smith College School of Social Work

Laura Veira-Ramirez is a former educator turned therapist whose work is rooted in empathy and advocacy. After witnessing her students’ struggles during the pandemic, she shifted to social work to support deeper healing. Her strengths lie in deep listening and creating safe spaces for people to show up fully and honestly. At Fathers’ UpLift, she brings her community organizing spirit and clinical lens to help fathers heal and reconnect.