Laura Russett

Director of Administration

Laura Russett

Specializing in human resources and employment management, Laura Russett is the Director of Administration & Human Resources for New Orleans & Company, a nationally accredited, 1,100-member destination marketing organization and the largest and most successful private economic development corporation in Louisiana, where she develops and oversees the daily human resources functions, organizational compensation and benefits, employee relations and operational policies, as well as administrative oversight of shipping and receiving, purchasing and reception. Laura has more than 25 years of multi-level human resources experience with respected companies, such as the New Orleans Saints & Pelicans, Louisiana Media Company, Kencoil & Scott Armature Companies and The Delta Queen Steamboat Company/American Classic Voyages.

Laura served as a board member and business engagement co-chair (hospitality committee) for the New Orleans Workforce Commission Development Board from 2016 through 2020, is currently a member of the national chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), as well as the local chapter of NOLA SHRM.