Laura Lienemann Bishop is a lifelong Lincoln, NE resident. She graduated from Lincoln East High School in 1996 and the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. 

Laura married Eric Bishop in 2003 and they have 2 boys, Harrison and Charlie. Their family enjoys traveling, volunteering in the community, Scouting and playing board games.

Laura Bishop worked for Wells Fargo Bank and First National Bank before taking 12 years away from her career to raise her two sons. While being a stay at home mom she created and ran a successful online business selling handcrafted items. Laura now works for Lincoln Public Schools as a Nutrition Services Kitchen Manager. She is a member of the School Nutrition Association. 

Laura Bishop also serves as a trustee and foundation secretary for the Sterns Charitable Foundation.