Began at Auburn: March 2009

Education: Ballard earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University.

Job Responsibilities: Laura Ballard serves as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Athletics Directors, providing high-level administrative, organizational, and operational support within Auburn Athletics. She manages complex scheduling, correspondence, and travel logistics; coordinates meetings, events, and special projects; and facilitates communication across departments, senior leadership, and external partners.

Experience: With more than 16 years of experience in Auburn Athletics, Laura is a key point of contact who helps support the daily priorities and strategic initiatives of senior leadership while ensuring efficiency and organization across a wide range of responsibilities.

Personal: A West Point, Georgia native, Laura has a son, Reynolds, and a daughter, Arden.