Laurel Bergman is a Syntax associate and principal of Laurel Bergman Consulting. Ms. Bergman's consulting practice emphasizes communication skills in team development, training programs, and coaching for organizations and individuals. Her work draws on 25 years of experience in both the corporate and government sectors and includes clients such as Raychem Corporation, Applied Materials, Larscom Corporation, the County of San Mateo and the County of Tulare.

Ms. Bergman develops teamwork in organizations by opening communication pathways and building competency on executive and staff levels. Her recent work includes delivery of "The Syntax of Excellent Member Service," a communication skills workshop for managers and staff in the credit union industry. She has also presented seminars such as "Giving and Receiving Feedback," and "How to Build Rapport," and the business writing workshop, "Writing for Results," for professional audiences. She currently serves as adjunct faculty for John F. Kennedy University, instructing in management communication in the graduate School of Management.

Ms. Bergman serves as a senior editor of Vision/Action, professional journal of the Bay Area Organization Development Network. Her article, "Beneath the Glass Ceiling," appeared in 1993, followed by several interviews with key contributors to the field. The BAODN honored her exceptional work in 1994.

She holds an MS degree in Human Resources and Organization Development from the University of San Francisco, and a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley.