Laura Porter

Laura Porter is a managing director in Fitch’s public finance department, where she heads the U.S. State and Local Government Ratings Group.  In this role, Laura leads a national team responsible for analytical coverage, criteria and research commentary.  Her experience includes frequent presentations across industry events and interviews with top tier television and print media outlets.

Laura joined Fitch in 2005 and is based in New York City. Laura’s previous public finance experience includes work in investment banking. She was a vice president in the tax-exempt securities division at Morgan Stanley. In addition, she has held senior administrative positions at New York City based, not-for-profit institutions.

Laura earned a master’s degree in public and private management at the Yale School of Management, and a bachelor’s degree in economics at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.