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Laura Stidolph brings over 15 years of experience in Alaska state government, legislative strategy, and public policy development. During the 33rd Alaska State Legislature she served as Legislative Director to Governor Mike Dunleavy, where she acted as the chief liaison between the executive branch and the Alaska Legislature. In that role, she led negotiations on complex policy initiatives and built coalitions across party lines to advance the administration’s priorities.

Prior to her appointment as Legislative Director, Laura worked in the private sector as Government Affairs Manager for GCI, Alaska’s largest telecommunications provider. There, she represented the company’s interests before state and local governments, with a focus on infrastructure, broadband, and rural connectivity policy.

Laura also served as Deputy Legislative Director during the 32 nd Alaska State Legislature and as a senior aide to House leadership. Her deep understanding of legislative dynamics and trusted relationships with lawmakers, staff, and agency leaders make her a highly effective advocate for clients navigating Alaska’s political landscape.

Laura was born and raised in Alaska and lives with her two children on Douglas Island across the bridge from Juneau. She studied at the University of Oregon and the University of Alaska Southeast. She is known for her strategic mindset, calm under pressure, and ability to find common ground in politically complex environments. When not in the Capitol building, you can find Laura foraging in the woods, fishing on the beach, and spending time at her family cabin in Excursion Inlet.