Laura Ruth Ward

Laura Ruth Ward is an experienced professional with a strong background in agreements management and program support within the Defense Health Agency (DHA). Currently serving as an Agreements Manager since February 2021, Laura supports stakeholders in developing strategic inter-agency agreements and provides guidance to Agreement Managers at Military Medical Treatment Facilities across the U.S. Previous roles include Senior Government Analyst at Amyx, Inc. and SupInf Technologies, where Laura collaborated on a range of inter-agency agreements related to the Military Health System. Earlier experience includes program management support for Military Health System stakeholders at Cherokee Nation Businesses, as well as leadership in maternity care initiatives at SmithBucklin. Laura's teaching experience spans English as a Foreign Language in Ukraine and English Composition at the University of Louisville, where Laura also earned a Master's degree in English Rhetoric and Composition. Additionally, Laura holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Spanish from Bellarmine University.