Laura Gabel

Laura Gabel, Associate at Holabird & Root, focuses on programming and project coordination, bringing a highly collaborative and client-centered approach to educational and institutional work. She is adept at quickly understanding project goals, stakeholder priorities, and operational needs, translating them into clear frameworks that guide teams from early planning through delivery.

Her strength lies in maintaining alignment and momentum. Laura establishes strong communication channels across clients, consultants, and internal teams, ensuring that requirements are clearly understood and consistently met. She tracks progress against budget and schedule, supports informed decision-making, and keeps projects moving forward with clarity and purpose.  

Laura’s experience spans K–12, higher education, and civic environments, with a strong foundation in programming and planning. Her work includes initiatives for Chicago Public Schools, including the Northwestern Academy for Chicago Public Schools, as well as project work for Wadsworth City Schools and Crestview Local School District. She has contributed to campus planning efforts for College of Lake County and multiple projects for North Central College, along with renovations and planning work for institutions such as Harper College, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and University of Illinois Chicago. 

Her programming and data-led perspective brings clarity to the earliest stages of a project, helping teams define priorities, align stakeholders, and establish a strong foundation for coordinated, responsive, and well-executed outcomes.