Laura E. Flores

Laura Elena Flores Herrera (born 1968) is a Panamanian citizen who served as her country's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from September 2014 to November 2017. Flores is currently Director for the Americas Division in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs & Peace Operations at the UN New York Headquarters.

Early life and education Flores was born in 1968 and raised in Panama. Her grandfather was a member of Panama's first delegation to the UN in 1946.

Career Flores’ professional career in human development spans over 25 years experience in public administration, communications and project management in areas ranging from education to sustainability to public health. Flores worked in Washington, D.C. at the Academy for Educational Development from 1995 until 1997. and a Gender Champion.

Personal life Flores is divorced and has a son.