LAURA FIERER
Founding Director of Women’s Programs
American Warrior Association

I serve as founding director of women’s programs at the American Warrior Association, a faith-based nonprofit restoring the mind, body and spirit of warriors. After building and developing the women’s programs, my focus is now on supporting their growth and bringing awareness to our R3 (Respond, Restore, Resolve) mission serving first responders, veterans and their families.
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PRESSING QUESTIONS
How I knew this was my passion
When I saw women warriors feel seen, heard and restored, it became unmistakably a calling.
Biggest challenges in my career
Building something from nothing — earning trust, fostering growth and addressing moral injury while keeping programs ethically and spiritually grounded.
My first job and what it taught me
Working as a lawyer and in production taught me organization, adaptability and how to lead under pressure.
A nonprofit I wish more people knew about
The American Warrior Association.
What keeps me coming back to my job every day
Watching lives transform and seeing purpose and identity restored.
Best career moment so far
Seeing Moral Injury Day recognized in Texas and knowing the movement is expanding.
A skill I never expected to need in this field
Storytelling — communicating impact in a way that moves people.
One practice I use to maintain my mental health
Daily prayer and grounding in Scripture.
Best advice I ever received
Be faithful with what’s in front of you.
The one thing I wish people knew about my field
Moral injury isn’t weakness — it’s the cost of caring deeply in difficult situations.
The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall
Pause, pray and refocus on the mission.
IN THE DETAILS
HometownParis, France |
I can’t start my day untilI pray |
HobbiesFamily time, fitness, volunteering, mah jong |
Binge watchLost |
Last good readDear Debbie by Freida McFadden |
Favorite meal in townPiola |
Best recent local discoveryThe Mont |
Latest splurgeTravel |
Most-used app |
Dream vacationMediterranean coast |
