“Spiritual direction has brought me a refreshing, new awareness of divine presence in my life. Laura's accompaniment in my journey has helped to sense and renew my trust in the still, small voice within me, which often gets lost in the administrative duties of leading a faith-based organization. I have learned to rest and delight in my belovedness, and to be more mindful of who I am being called to become thanks to spiritual direction.”
~ TL
pastor

"Laura's direction has brought me closer to myself and closer to God. No doubt is too great, no fear too irrational to deter Laura's steadiness. Her gentle companionship and direction simplifies when I overcomplicate and continually draws me deeper to my Beloved."
~Eva
Kinship Community Food Center

“Laura Hancock facilitated an extremely successful day of retreat for the faculty and staff at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School. She was asked to present on our school-year theme of prayerfulness, a topic with broad and diverse meaning. Laura managed to quickly and easily win us over with her professional demeanor and her calm and welcoming style of presentation. She has the ability to make you feel as though she is speaking directly to you as an individual, even in the midst of a large group. I appreciated her openness to our group and the many varied experiences we brought from our own personal prayer lives. We felt blessed to be able to spend the day with Laura and soak in her wisdom! “
~ Lisa Metz
Theology Department Chair, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, and Sisters of Culture Moderator
at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

"Laura is one of the most compassionate and culturally competent adults that I have ever had the privilege to collaborate with. Her leadership and collaboration were instrumental in our inaugural Civil Rights Pilgrimage for youth. Laura's dedication to serving all people through faith and justice was well received, evident by the strong relationships she formed with pilgrims. Laura's mission-centered work is deeply rooted in spirituality, social justice, and care for the other. Her commitment to creating better spaces for all people allows her to connect with people from any age or background. Laura is the kind of spiritual leader that Milwaukee deserves."

~ Rene H-P
Former Diversity Director
at Marquette University High School

“We had such positive feedback after Laura’s presentation to our formation families! I appreciate how she took time to really design a presentation that would fit our community. She did a great job weaving together Catholic Social Teaching, modern examples of people who are working for justice, and connecting all of that to our lived experience. Immediately after her presentation we had people asking when we would have Laura back again.”
~ Taylor Baar
former Director of Youth Ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and current Director of High School and Family Ministry at St. Anthony on the Lake

“Laura has a gift for creating brave spaces to explore challenging questions. She brings a soulfulness, curiosity, and gentle strength that helps to bring out those same qualities in those with whom she is engaging. I was part of a group led by Laura that explored deeply personal reflections about the construct of race and racism. Laura helped us to synthesize ideas while bringing forth grace, authenticity, and vulnerability.”
~ Andrea Bernstein
Associate Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council
at the Milwaukee Jewish Federation

“Laura's guidance through my journey with the Spiritual Exercises contributed to one of the most invaluable, meaningful experiences of my life. I have so much gratitude for her wisdom and her sincere and wholehearted companionship as I navigated a school year full of deep questions regarding my spirituality and vocation. Our conversations allowed me a nurturing and safe environment for discernment and growth.”
~Emelia G
High School Campus Minister