Laura James leads BCG's strategic engagement initiatives, bringing extensive expertise in connecting emergency management agencies with the technology solutions they need to effectively coordinate humanitarian response operations. In her role as Director of Strategic Engagement & Sales, Laura works closely with federal, state, local, and tribal emergency managers to understand their unique operational challenges and ensure BCG's incident management tools align with their mission-critical requirements. Her leadership has been instrumental in expanding BCG's footprint across 300+ deployments nationwide and in over 10 countries internationally. Laura is passionate about empowering response teams with the technology and training they need to save lives during disasters and emergencies. She collaborates with customers throughout the implementation lifecycle, from initial needs assessment through training delivery and ongoing support, ensuring organizations maximize the value of their emergency management investments.