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Martha Laughman

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Founder | Executive Director at Gold Star Gamers
📍 United States

Martha is the Founder of Gold Star Gamers, with deep expertise in workforce development, cybersecurity, and veteran support. She excels at launching mission-driven initiatives, securing funding, and building cross-sector collaborations. People who have worked with her describe her as professional, indispensable, and smart.

Outside of her professional roles, she is driven by a deep commitment to making a positive impact on the world. Her personal reflections emphasize the importance of family, compassion, and human connection over constant productivity, valuing moments of joy, music, and laughter.

She founded Gold Star Gamers, a non-profit that has created a sanctuary for more than 3, 000 children of fallen military heroes through the power of gaming.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Founder | Executive Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Priorities

Topics Martha cares about

Supporting Veterans
Her career includes leading military transition programs, and her non-profit, Gold Star Gamers, is dedicated to helping children of fallen military and veteran parents.
Cybersecurity Talent
She has extensive experience creating cybersecurity workforce divisions and registered apprenticeship programs to meet the demand for skilled talent in the field.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Founder | Executive Director
Gold Star Gamers
4-2020 - 9-2022
Leadership Team | Various Roles
Smoothstack
12-2017 - 1-2020
Leadership Team | Director of Workforce & Veterans Programs
UMBC Training Centers
1-2018 - 12-2018
Executive Director of Cyberworks Academy
UMBC Training Centers
9-2017 - 11-2017
Director of Cyber Career Services
SecureSet
In the press

Media appearances

Esports and the Military Family – Interview with Martha Laughman, Founder & Executive Director of Gold Star Gamers. Featured in Military Influencer (MIC)
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‘Gold Star Gamers’ and Military Esports Teams Help Children of Fallen Troops Cope With Loss. Featured in Military.com
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Education
2012 - 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Coursework | ABD
Capella University
2008 - 2010
Master's degree
Capella University
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