Laura Elliott is a recent graduate from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and Geography. She joined the Santa Clara Vanguard educational staff as a mellophone instructor in 2024. Prior to teaching, Laura marched mellophone with the Vanguard Cadets in 2019, the Santa Clara Vanguard from 2020 – 2023, and the Bluecoats in 2023.