Dr. Laws-Barker holds a wealth of experience married with longstanding practical service in the upliftment of the BIPOC communities in the Greater Lansing area. Dr. Laws-Barker was a founding member of the Lansing Black Chamber of commerce, serving numerous roles including President. She also served on Lansing Mayor Andy Schor’s Racial Justice and Equity Alliance as the co-chair of the Jobs and Economic Development Committee. She is a board member of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dr Laws-Barker understands the demands and pressures placed on Greater Lansing’s businesses, specifically those of Black and BIPOC communities.