Laura Cocchia is a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She recently earned a M.S. in Fashion and Merchandising from Drexel University and also has a B.S. in Business Administration with dual concentrations in Marketing and Communications from Fordham University. She currently is employed as a Special Events Manager for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit that funds pediatric cancer research. Laura previously worked in fashion public relations in New York City and has a passion for understanding small business strategy.