University of Maryland Athletics

Laura Karlson

Laura Karlson

Laura Karlson joined the GSAC Staff as an Assistant Athletic Academic Counselor in July 2023. She enters her second school year in her role in 2024-25. 

Karlson graduated from West Virginia University in May of 2021 with her Bachelor's of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology, with minors in Communication, Coaching, and Women and Gender Studies. In May 2023, Karlson graduated from Miami University with a Master's of Science in Sport Leadership and Management.

Prior to joining the Maryland staff, Karlson was a tour guide and helped out with football recruiting visits at WVU. During her time at Miami University,Karlson held a GA position in the Sport Leadership and Management department, where she taught undergraduate classes such as Stress Management and Power Walking. She also interned with Miami Athletics in both Football Recruiting and Student-Athlete Academic Support Services. 

Karlson, a native of Twinsburg, Ohio, is the daughter of Joelyn and Phil Karlson, and has a younger sister, Kate. Laura loves Dunkin iced coffee and has a collection of way more coffee mugs than one person would ever need. When not at work, you can find her watching New Girl, enjoying a nice walk outside, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, or trying new restaurants and breweries.

Updated July 2, 2024