Laura Ayala

Laura Ayala has extensive experience in marketing and customer experience roles. Laura is currently the VP of Marketing and Customer Experience at Karius, a life sciences company focused on advancing diagnostic science and technology in the fight against infectious disease. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Marketing at Karius from 2018 to 2021. Before joining Karius, Laura worked as the Sr. Product Manager at Veridia Diagnostics from 2014 to 2018. Laura also held the position of Marketing Manager at CareDx, Inc. from 2008 to 2011, where they led marketing activities for a diagnostic blood test in heart transplant management. Additionally, Laura worked as a Management Consultant at The Alexander Group Inc. from 2007 to 2008, assisting healthcare and retail companies in developing sales and marketing strategies. Laura began their career as a Project Leader at BD from 2000 to 2004.

Laura Ayala has an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Laura also holds a BA in Neuroscience and Behavior from Wesleyan University. Additionally, Laura attended Academia Britanica Cuscatleca, although the degree and field of study are unknown.