Laura Bertonazzi joined Koya Partners, now DSG Global’s Nonprofit and Social Impact practice, DSG | Koya, after an established career in Student Affairs and Enrollment at Regis College in Weston, MA. At Regis, she advanced through a series of leadership roles across Student Affairs and Enrollment, overseeing key areas such as admissions, academic advising, case management, residence life, student conduct, veterans affairs, and accessibility services. Most recently, she served as Dean of Undergraduate Enrollment and Retention, where she led the university’s strategic efforts in enrollment management, financial aid, and student retention. She has extensive committee experience, including leading accreditation committees, compliance teams, partnership initiatives, and training and development initiatives across populations.

Before transitioning to higher education, Laura worked in the nonprofit sector as an educator and educational advocate for court-committed youth.

Laura brings extensive experience in first-generation student support, B2B education pathways, academic program development, regulatory compliance, disability and accessibility practices, Title IX, adult learner engagement, strategic and operational planning, enrollment management, and crisis management. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of New England, where she leads doctoral courses in change management, policy analysis, research methods, and dissertation development. Previously, she taught coursework on law, policy, criminal justice, and corrections at the undergraduate level.

Laura holds a BA in English and Spanish, summa cum laude, from Regis College. She received her MS, Justice Studies from Suffolk University. She earned her EdD, Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of New England.

Based in the Boston area, Laura volunteers within her local community and serves on a patient and family advisory council for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Education

EdD, Educational Leadership and Administration
University of New England

MS, Justice Studies
Suffolk University

BA, English and Spanish, summa cum laude
Regis College