My name is Laura Marotta. I’m an artist, a non-profit Director, an activist, a model, and a rock climber.
Please tell us about your current career and what you love most about what you do?
Currently, I run a non-profit organization called Creative Hub Worcester. We make art accessible to everyone and try to get creative with everyone in the community. I love so many things about my job, but what I love most is facilitating and watching people discover their own creativity.
What is your favorite restaurant in Worcester, and what is your favorite dish?
This is a hard one! I love the calamari at Volturno.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would travel to Egypt if I could. I’ve always wanted to see the pyramids and experience the culture.
What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Not a band, but Doja Cat and Lizzo are always a good bet.
What is your best advice?
Make sure you have control of the steering wheel. We’ve got one opportunity to manifest whatever we want in this lifetime. Make it a good one.
What is one of the top three items on your Bucket List?
Rock Climbing in Joshua Tree National Park
What current/former local business makes you the most nostalgic about Worcester?
The Sprinkler Factory!
Choosing anyone alive and a non-relative with whom would you love to have lunch? Why?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Need I say more?
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Speaking at conferences, panel discussions, as a mentor and a facilitator of change
What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you, even your friends or family.
I love dark humor.
What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, Supported, Loved
If a motion picture was made of your life, what actor/actress would you choose to play you?
Jessica Chastain
What is your favorite thing or something unique about Worcester?
You never stop meeting people who are motivated and excited to make a difference
What is your favorite smell?
Petrichor – Smell of the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.
Who inspires you to be better?
My wife
