Laura Tanaka

Elder

Laura and her family have attended River City since 2018, and experience church as a dynamic, challenging, and safe place for their family. She has previously served with the Children's Ministry and on the Finance and HR Committee. 

Laura is an entrepreneur alongside her husband, Matt, and together they run Stout Collective. She finds purpose in making Stout a high impact place to work. Three active young boys and a small business keep the days interesting and full! Originally from the Seattle area but a long time Chicago resident, Laura also spent formative years growing up in Hong Kong. After 15 years in the Logan Square neighborhood, their family feels grateful to be rooted in a lovely and caring community of friends and neighbors.  

Laura has her Masters in Communication from Northwestern University and considers herself a lifelong learner. She is blessed to be a small part of a beautiful and imperfect church community at River City.