Laurel Schollen brings almost four decades of experience in the Ontario public college sector to her research interest. Laurel began her career teaching biology in the School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry at Seneca before serving in various administrative roles. Between 2008 and 2014, Laurel directed the province-wide College Mathematics and College Student Achievement research projects. In 2014 Laurel became vice present academic at Fleming College. She returned to Seneca in 2016 as VPA and was responsible for the academic, applied research and student services portfolios. Laurel retired from Seneca in 2021 to complete her Ph.D. and consult.