Grants and Operations AssistantSkoll Foundation
Laura joined the Skoll Foundation in November 2018 as the Grants and Operations Assistant. In this role, she works in the grants management team on the grants workflow and grantee communications, as well as support Foundation-wide projects and events. Prior to her current role, she had a career as a research and development bioanalytical chemist within the preclinical pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. She holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Chemistry from Point Loma Nazarene University and California State University - East Bay, respectively. She also volunteers with several non-profits supporting data management and reporting.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, and when she gets a chance dabbles in one of her many hobbies including sustainable gardening, training for endurance races, attending performing arts events, and making sourdough baked items from scratch.