Welcome Laura White as Academic Health Sciences Program Strategist

We are proud to announce the addition of Laura White, AIA, LEED AP, WELL AP as Academic Health Sciences Program Strategist and Associate Principal. With experience shaping academic health sciences environments, she brings a visionary approach to designing immersive, future-ready learning spaces that bridge pedagogy and practice.

In her role, Laura integrates design thinking, research, and program strategy to shape innovative and impactful health science environments. Her work supports advancement across campuses nationwide in allied health, nursing, and dental programs. Through high-fidelity simulation labs, interprofessional education hubs, and advanced training spaces, she helps institutions reimagine student engagement with real-world clinical scenarios. Using sophisticated analytical tools, she uncovers data-driven insights that inform design decisions and align learning environments with evolving academic and healthcare needs—ensuring each space is both innovative and strategically aligned with long-term institutional goals. 

“Laura’s national reputation for transforming health sciences education through design makes her an invaluable addition to our team,” said Michael Ufer, Principal and Academic Health Sciences Practice Leader. “Her ability to align academic goals with innovative spatial solutions along with her commitment to building strong, collaborative relationships with clients will be instrumental in helping our partners create environments that inspire learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.”

Laura’s portfolio includes work with leading colleges and universities across the country, where she has helped develop strategic frameworks for interdisciplinary health education facilities. Her passion lies in translating institutional vision into environments that support evolving pedagogies, accreditation standards, and student success. Prior to joining Kahler Slater, she led the Health Sciences market at Ayers Saint Gross partnering with a variety of notable campuses including the University of Tennessee, Purdue University, the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Duke University, Auburn University, and the University of Central Florida.