(a) · Our team
Laura Somerville
Co-Founder and Director of Programs and Partnerships
A media producer, storyteller, and cultural advocate whose career has spanned more than two decades and over 20 international productions.
At a glance
- Based in
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Boston ties
- Runs her production company, Trestle Media, from the city
- Field
- Television production, bilingual storytelling
- Experience
- 20+ years and 20+ international productions for Televisa, Vix, Netflix
- This site
- Led our photo and media strategy; photographed most of our gallery
Favorite food experience
Twenty minutes of hand signals at a market stall
No shared language, no menu. Just a vendor explaining his tomatoes with his hands, then sending me off with the recipe anyway. I have been chasing that moment ever since.
Laura Somerville is a dynamic media producer, storyteller, and cultural advocate whose career has spanned more than two decades and over 20 international productions. Specializing in Spanish-language television, Laura has worked on award-winning series for Televisa, Vix, and Netflix, earning a reputation as one of the most sought-after producers in the U.S. Her bilingualism, bicultural background, and deep expertise in TV production allow her to bridge cultures through compelling narratives that resonate across audiences.
As Co-Founder and Director of Programs and Partnerships at The Culture Table, Laura brings her passion for storytelling and cultural connection to the heart of the nonprofit's mission. With a lifelong love for food and cooking, she understands the power of a shared meal in fostering understanding and building community. Whether through her previous experience creating cross-cultural cooking clubs or her deep appreciation for global cuisines, Laura is committed to using food as a universal language to celebrate immigrant entrepreneurs and promote cultural acceptance.
Operating in Boston through her company, Trestle Media, Laura continues to offer a wide range of production services, including line production, podcast production, location scouting, and bilingual copywriting. Her work, both in media and in the culinary world, reflects her unwavering commitment to elevating underrepresented voices, uncovering rich cultural stories, and creating spaces where people can connect meaningfully.
With The Culture Table, Laura's vision is to bring communities together through food, storytelling, and shared experiences, ensuring that immigrant contributions are not just recognized but truly celebrated.
Using food as a universal language to celebrate immigrant entrepreneurs and promote cultural acceptance.
(b) · Also at the table
