Laura McGonagle

Laura McGonagle is Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Trillium Asset Management, based in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been with Trillium since 2001, playing a key role in managing sustainable investment portfolios and leading research and investment decisions with a particular emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Laura specializes in publicly traded U.S. equities and American Depository Receipts (ADRs) with market capitalizations above $250 million, and she has deep expertise in the Consumer Staples sector.

Her investment focus spans across equity, fixed income, and balanced strategies, with a goal to align clients' financial objectives with long-term societal and environmental benefits. Laura is responsible for portfolio construction, client engagement, and ongoing ESG integration within Trillium’s investment processes, contributing to pioneering work in sustainable and responsible investing. She previously held equity analyst and operational supervisor roles at Adams Harkness (now Canaccord Adams), concentrating on equity research and analysis.

Laura holds a BA in Quantitative Economics from Tufts University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and member of the CFA Society Boston. Her career highlights include significant advancement of ESG investing practices and sector-leading performance in the Consumer Staples space. She is recognized for her rigorous research methodology, thoughtful risk management, and contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion in investment management.