Laura Irons is the Senior Associate Director of Marketing for the UCI Paul Merage School of Business. She is passionate about education and enjoys working at the University of California, Irvine where she can help students pursue their educational goals. Laura received her MBA from Loyola Marymount University while working full-time and understands well the discipline and tenacity it takes to obtain a degree with work and family obligations. In her role, Laura works on marketing strategy, branding, media buying, and event management.

Prior to joining the Merage School, Laura worked in marketing at several other colleges focused on building brand awareness and recruiting students for various programs.  She also worked in financial services, sales and music licensing honing her marketing prowess. Laura is an Orange County native and enjoys spending time at the beach with her family.