Cara Laursen attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on an academic and Miss America scholarship majoring in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. While attending UNLV, Cara served as a product spokesperson representing major corporations including Sony, LG and Sharp. She also appeared in several Las Vegas theatrical productions.
While serving her community as Miss Las Vegas 2011, she raised funds for local and national charities, made public speaking appearances encouraging the youth to “Find a Passion—Make a Difference.” Her philanthropic work also included six years with National Charity League volunteering throughout the Las Vegas Valley where she received many awards for her contributions.
Cara’s experience in the entertainment industry lead her to law school where she is pursuing a career focusing on entertainment and media law. She is now in her second year at California Western School of Law. Cara is a member of the Dean’s Academic Honor List 2015, recipient of Academic Excellence Awards, and was selected as an Academic Tutor for incoming 1L students.
Her favorite past times include training for and running marathons.
