Laura Worley Novey (born August 26, 1969) is an American education official and consultant.

Prior to this, she served as Deputy Secretary of Education from 2010 to 2011, and was formerly the director of state government relations for Virginia Tech.

Prior to serving in the administration of Governor Bob McDonnell, Fornash worked as a lobbyist for Virginia Tech for over twenty years.

[2] She also served as executive director of the Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment.

[1] She joined McGuireWoods Consulting as senior vice president and co-leader of the firm's National Education Practice.