De Jonge earned a Masters in Environment and Management from Royal Roads University[3] where she received the Chancellor's Award for highest academic performance in her program and the Founders Award for the graduating learner in each program who exemplifies the qualities of leadership, sustainability and personal development.[3] With her husband Mike de Jonge she established an academic bursary at Royal Roads.[3] Laura earned a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Development from Fielding Graduate University.[4][5]