Laura Hankins

Laura Hankins is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in research and community development. Currently serving as a full-time chemistry researcher in the molecular drug targeting group at the University of Vienna under the Fulbright Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Award, Laura previously contributed to the El-Bashir Initiative, focusing on the social and economic development of underrepresented youth in Rochester. Additional experience includes roles as a Clinical Support Associate at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, various internships, and a summer camp counselor at Concordia Language Villages. Laura's educational background includes a degree in Neuroscience, German, and Chemistry from the University of Saint Thomas, completed in May 2023.