Laura st. Germain

Laura St. Germain currently serves as Associate Vice President for Division Operations within the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch, starting in November 2023. Prior to this role, Laura was Vice Chair of Finance and Administration for the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington from January 2021 to November 2023, overseeing a $40 million budget and fostering strategic partnerships. Laura's experience at Fred Hutch also includes a tenure as Practice Plan Administrator, managing a clinical practice of over 195 providers. Additional roles include Program Manager at PeaceHealth, District Executive Director, Executive Director, Account Director, and Community Relationship Manager at the American Cancer Society, in which Laura was instrumental in community engagement and support for cancer patients. Earlier experience encompasses program coordination at the Operational Emergency Center and teaching ESL in South Korea. Laura holds a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Washington and a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the University of Colorado Boulder.