Laura Deleot
COO & Co-Founder
Laura Deleot is the Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Creative Director of Circa Brand Agency.
She is Circa’s steady hand, focused on scaling and refining systems and processes to deliver timely, impactful work for our clients.
Laura began her career in New York at the Valentine Group before moving to Chronicle Books in San Francisco as a senior designer and later serving as art director for American Songwriter magazine. Laura’s expertise and leadership have been instrumental in growing Circa from humble beginnings as a freelance shop of two (her and Tori) into a nationally recognized branding studio.
Her dedication to mentoring others inspired Circa’s fellowship program, which has helped dozens of young designers launch their own creative careers. In a fast-paced, “me first” world, Laura is a calm and humble escape. Her accomplishments reveal her design prowess, as well as her passion for entrepreneurship.
Education:
- BA, History of Art, The University of the South, Sewanee, 1996
- Professional Design Degree, Miami Ad School (previously The Portfolio Center) Atlanta, 1999
Awards/Accomplishments:
- Nashville Business Journal, Women of Influence 2025
- Chair of Design, Stories in Form, The Portfolio Center, Museum of Design Atlanta, 2012
- Graphis New Talent Awards, 2022
- Board Member, Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee, 2022–2026
- Board Member, Young Men’s Service League, 2026–27
- Top Women Leaders of Tennessee, 2023
- The Entrepreneurs’ Organization, 2022–24
- Proud mom of two boys
Fun Fact: Entrepreneurship runs in Laura’s blood. She launched her first business in college, taking family portraits and developing them in a dark room.
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