Laurie is a long-time tech marketer with 25+ years of writing and customer marketing experience. At Splunk, Laurie is a Senior Peer Reference Manager, working in the Customer Advocacy team, driving the peer reference and review program. Laurie holds a B.A. in communications and marketing from Texas Tech University. Outside of work, Laurie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hiking and cooking. She is also the proud parent of two Mini Australian Shepherds (Poppy and Penny).