Woman of the Week ~ Laura Carfagna

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, and some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name: Laura Carfagna

My Current Job/Company: Director, Client Development at Forge Biologics

My Work: I work to develop relationships with potential clients/sponsors and help them to manufacture their gene therapies with Forge Biologics. I also serve as Program Advisor to She Forges women’s resource group at Forge Biologics.

My Passion: Making a difference through science, empathy, and kindness. Also, fashion.

My Family: My amazing husband Luciano and son Elio (1.5 years old).

My Hero or Heroes: Ruth Bader Ginsberg and both of my parents.

My Escape: Yoga. I discovered the practice about 20 years ago and love the movement meditation.

My Pet Peeve: Tardiness. I loathe being late, or when things don’t start on time. Being from an Italian family, this is a constant struggle.

My Indulgence: Dessert. Especially treats from Fox in the Snow and Little Ladies Soft Serve.

My Roots: I am an Italian American and married a fellow Italian American. Making pasta together with my family and enjoying delicious meals together is one of the greatest gifts. For us, food is a hug for the soul. My son also shares my love of pasta and is frequently asking for noodles at dinner time.

My Favorite Quote:  “You know who the happiest animal in the world is? A goldfish. Why? It’s got a 10-second memory, Be a goldfish” -Ted Lasso

My Accessory: A third layer: a jacket, scarf, or belt to complete the look.

My Advice to Young Women: Everything in life is a season and truly try to live in the present season and enjoy all the wonderful seasons of life.

How I Balance it All: Putting an intentional focus on whatever I am doing and being completely present in the moment. Whether it’s laughing and singing songs with my son at the dinner table or working on a project at Forge Biologics. Like Ruth Bader Ginsberg once said, “Each part of my life provided respite from the other and gave me a sense of proportion.”