Laurel was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where she built an elite athletic career as a professional beach volleyball player and coach. After graduating from the University of Hawai‘i with a degree in Sports Wellness and Nutrition, she went on to win back-to-back NCAA Division I National Championships as a coach at the University of Southern California (’21, ’22) — adding to her own record-setting career as a student-athlete.

Laurel has also coached domestically and internationally with the USA Beach Volleyball National Team at the World Championship level, bringing her expertise to the global stage and shaping athletes at the highest level of competition.

In 2021, a life-changing moment inspired Laurel to seek out the best self-defense training available — and she found it in Jiu Jitsu. What began as a search for confidence and protection quickly grew into a true passion. Laurel has since embraced the art as both a lifestyle and a sport, even stepping onto the competition mats to test her skills.

Now, Laurel brings her experience as a world-class athlete and coach to Vinci Jiu Jitsu — inspiring students to grow stronger, more confident, and more prepared, both on and off the mat.