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Laura
Kastenbauer

Strategic Marketing Leader

Meet Laura Kastenbauer, an accomplished marketing professional driven by a desire to create meaningful change.

Originally from the lively city of Minneapolis, Minnesota (don’t cha know!) and having graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior, she has specialized in digital and traditional marketing, lending her expertise to under-represented communities, theaters, political campaigns, and advocacy organizations. With a talent for strategic planning, complemented by her graphic design and social media management proficiency, Laura excels in developing impactful campaigns.


Graphic Design, Videography, Social Media Management,
Copywriting, and Media Management

Fun Facts About Laura

  • Coffeeshops and bookstores are Laura’s second home

  • Laura grew up in the Twin Cities metro and has a love of all things Midwest

  • She also enjoys nurturing her creative side through crocheting and tending to her garden, despite her admitted lack of a green thumb

  • Laura has a passion for history and lore, always signing up for ghost and history tours wherever she travels

  • Laura has both a creative and strategic mindset. Why do something just to do it? Let’s have a strategic plan!

  • Embracing the beauty of the outdoors, Laura loves to hike and camp with her loved ones

  • She will go to battle for the Oxford comma

Notable Achievements

  • Aided in raising over $22 million for humanitarian aid after the October 7th events

  • Redesigned multiple websites including creating rebranding materials

  • In partnership with the JCC of Greater Columbus and in less than 36 hours, planned and hosted a hybrid vigil for October 7 victims which had over 2,500 in attendance

  • Increased followers on social media for JewishColumbus by over 280%

  • Created branding and press awareness for the 2024 Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration which had over 1,500 people in attendance and 20 Israeli vendors