Kelly Laurel

Kelly Laurel has extensive work experience in various industries and roles. Kelly most recently worked as a Senior Strategist & Corporate Development at SurgiBox Inc., a medical technology company specializing in mobile surgery and surgical protective equipment. Kelly played a key role in expanding access to safe surgery through SurgiBox's flagship product, SurgiFieldTM.

Before that, Kelly worked as a Strategy Consultant at SIGA Technologies, where they provided go-to-market strategies and support for unmet needs in health security within the federal government. Kelly collaborated with partners in the Department of Defense (DoD), BARDA, NIH, and CDC and oversaw the delivery of therapeutics medications to the Strategic National Stockpile for Biodefense.

Kelly also served as the Vice President of Business Strategy at British American Energy (BAE), a global provider of advanced battery storage microgrid energy systems. In this role, Kelly was responsible for the growth and strategy of the organization, focusing on remote and critical infrastructure applications.

Kelly had a long tenure with Siemens Government Technologies, where they held multiple roles. As the Director of Energy & Infrastructure, they identified and analyzed new energy and facility innovations, built relationships with industry partners, and developed new business opportunities. Kelly also founded a specialized Federal market practice and increased market share through Energy Savings Performance Contract opportunities.

Additionally, at Siemens, Kelly served as the Director of Federal Healthcare. In this role, they established partnerships with various federal medical missions, analyzed and directed marketing efforts, and developed go-to-market strategies to achieve unprecedented market growth.

Kelly's work experience also includes their time as the Chair of the Health Affairs Division at the National Defense Industrial Association, where they aimed to improve diagnostic, treatment, and overall care for the defense and veteran community by fostering partnerships and advocating for changes in government policies.

Earlier in their career, Kelly served in the US Army in various strategic roles. As a Strategic Advisor to the Secretary of the Army, they developed and implemented strategic solutions for national and international Army issues. Kelly also served as a Congressional Liaison, where they ensured that the Defense and MILCON Appropriations Committees understood the Army's needs and fostered professional relationships with Congressional leaders.

Kelly's other positions include their role as the Congressional Affairs Coordinating Officer at the Office of the Surgeon General and their tenure at the US Army Medical Command, where they held roles as CFO/Comptroller and Senior Healthcare Budget Analyst.

Kelly began their career in the military as a Commander for a Headquarters Company of a Medical Evacuation Battalion in South Korea, where they were responsible for ground and air evacuation.

Overall, Kelly Laurel brings a diverse background in strategy, business development, government partnerships, and healthcare to their work experience.

Kelly Laurel has a diverse education history. In 1989, they attended Weber State University and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology/Chemistry. Their field of study during this time is unspecified. Later, from 2001 to 2002, Kelly pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Certification in Healthcare Policy at Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Their specific field of study was Business Administration and Management, General.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Kelly obtained the Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certification from the American Society of Military Comptrollers in July 2002. Kelly also received a Health Service Management & Policy Certificate from Syracuse University's Maxwell School, although specific details regarding the institution, month of completion, and year of completion are unavailable. Moreover, they hold a Top Secret clearance from the US Army, although no further information is provided about the institution, month of clearance, or year of clearance.