Laurie Sara Oliver is a writer, journalist, and critic based in the Washington D.C. area. An arts enthusiast from the start, Laurie Sara grew up training in classical ballet. She then went on to study the intersection of arts, language, and culture at Eastern University. Now, Laurie Sara advises corporations, non-profits, and individuals on effective communication and teaches dance on the side. She believes in the power of art as a way to explore ideas, ask big questions, and bring people together.