A passionate community volunteer specializing in event planning and fundraising, Laura Niewold has co-chaired several high-end galas and balls in Nashville, Tennessee. The most recent, the 2025 Swan Ball, generated $1 million for Friends of Warner Parks and featured a performance by Patti LaBelle. Laura Niewold has been involved with the Swan Ball for a number of years, including co-chairing its 2013 auction.

Ms. Niewold has also worked with several other major charitable events in Nashville. She co-chaired the grand finale of the Conservancy Gala in 2023, and in 2017, filled a similar position for the Hermitage Gala, celebrating the 250th birthday of President Andrew Jackson. She also co-chaired the Symphony Ball and Symphony Fashion Show in 2012 and 2015.

Beyond her event-planning volunteer work, Laura Niewold is a longtime member of West End Methodist Church and has held positions on its wedding and communion committees. She also belongs to the Tennessee chapter of the Colonial Dames of America and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Laura Niewold