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Laura Rogers

Microsoft 365 Educator

Laura Rogers is a Microsoft 365 Educator based in Birmingham, AL. With over 23 years of experience working with Microsoft's messaging and collaboration systems, Laura is a speaker, author, educator, and expert on SharePoint and Power Platform technologies. She is well-versed in helping organizations make the most of their SharePoint and Teams implementations, using out-of-the-box functionalities such as Power Apps and Power Automate with SharePoint. She is currently the owner of IW Mentor, a SharePoint, Teams, Power Apps & Power Automate training company. She has been named a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for the past fifteen years and has co-written seven books on these topics. She has spoken at over 100 conferences all over the world, and has 45K followers on YouTube.

Education

  • BS, Louisiana State University

Professional Achievements

  • 15-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and recognized leader in SharePoint and Power Platform technologies
  • Founder and CEO of IW Mentor, a company that provides online training courses and consulting services for SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Microsoft Teams
  • Authored several books on SharePoint and related technologies and has contributed numerous articles to the Microsoft community on her blog
  • Sought-after speaker who has presented at conferences and events around the world, sharing her expertise on collaboration tools and no-code business solutions

Certifications & Organizations

  • Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
  • Microsoft MCP and MCSE certifications

Favorite Piece of Advice

Don't be intimidated by technology. You don't need to be a developer to build powerful business solutions. With a little training and curiosity, SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power Automate give you the tools to automate and improve your work right now, without writing code.

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Co-authored Articles (12)

5 Ways to Remove Windows Copilot from Windows 11

Stop Microsoft's AI from taking over your taskbar and appsIf you're using Windows 11, you've likely noticed that Microsoft's Copilot AI features are creeping up in all corners of the operating system. Even if you find AI...

How to Set Up and Manage Breakout Rooms in Microsoft Teams

Plus, how breakout rooms work & their benefitsMicrosoft Teams is great for holding large meetings, but smaller breakout rooms make discussion and collaboration a lot easier. If you’re hosting a Teams meeting, it’s ea...

How to Download Teams Meeting Recordings: 3 Easy Ways

Quickly save Microsoft Teams recordings on your computerIn Microsoft Teams, meeting organizers have the ability to record a meeting and share it with other users. The way you download a meeting recording is different de...

How to Open Excel Files: Complete Beginner's Tutorial

In-depth guide for opening Excel files on your PC or phoneThis wikiHow teaches you how to open an Excel file and view the spreadsheet file's contents. You can use a desktop spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel, a web...

4 Quick and Easy Ways to Keep Microsoft Teams Active

Keep Microsoft Teams status green with these easy tips Microsoft Teams remains a vital tool for students and professionals alike, and one of its many great features is the ability to set your status as "busy" or "availab...

How to Disable Microsoft Copilot in Word (Windows & Mac)

Simple steps to remove the AI assistant from Microsoft WordDid Copilot suddenly show up in Microsoft Word on your computer? Even if you find AI chatbots helpful, you may not want to use one in Word and other Microsoft 36...

Easy Ways to Change the Time Zone in Microsoft Teams

Set your PC, Mac, Outlook, or meeting time zoneIs your time zone in Teams incorrect? If so, fixing it is relatively simple. In this article, we’ll teach you how to set your Teams time zone by adjusting your computer’...

Converting a Word Document into a PowerPoint Presentation

A simple tutorial to converting Word to PPTDo you want to turn a Word document into a PowerPoint presentation but don't want to retype everything or spend time copying and pasting? There are now two ways to convert Word ...

How to Change Your Background in Microsoft Teams Before a Meeting

Customize your Teams background before you join the callDo you want to set a new background image or blur your background in Teams before the meeting starts? You can easily do so in just a few clicks. We’ll even show y...

How to Find & Unhide Hidden Chats in Microsoft Teams

Plus, how to find the Teams chats you've hiddenIf you’re new to Microsoft Teams, it might be tricky to navigate—especially if there’s a hidden chat you really need to access! But don’t sweat it: we’re here to h...

How to

Access Office 365 Admin Center on PC or Mac

If you need to install Office applications, manage user email accounts, or perform any other admin tasks for your Microsoft 365 Business account, you'll need to sign in to the Admin Center. This wikiHow article will show...

How to

Import PST Files to Office 365

This wikiHow teaches you how to import data to your Office 365 Outlook account from a saved PST file on Windows or macOS. A PST file contains contact information, email folders, addresses, and other mail data. You can im...