Dr. Laura Parkinson was born in South Korea and raised in the metro Detroit area. After high school, she served in the U.S. Navy for a decade. Through the years she has lived in places including: the Middle East, Atlanta, and San Diego. Early on, Laura realized that she has a passion for helping people. She currently owns a small acupuncture clinic in Uptown Ankeny where she helps people with their health and wellness. She looks forward to using her experience abroad to bring compassion and insight to the human rights commission. Laura is truly excited to see the things this talented commission can accomplish within this rapidly growing community.