Laura Slicer

Laura Slicer has extensive experience in financial management within academic and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as Senior Manager for Finance at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Laura oversees financial planning and analysis for the Ocean Observatories Initiative, managing a significant budget of $44 million annually. Previously, Laura held various roles at North Dakota State University, including Director of Business and Operations, where responsibilities included the financial management of multidisciplinary sponsored research initiatives. Additional experience encompasses leadership positions at The Plains Art Museum, Noridian Mutual Insurance Company, Lake Agassiz Regional Library, Human Services Management Corporation, and Bicknell-Huston Distributors, Inc. Laura holds an MBA from North Dakota State University, a Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Finance from Northeastern University, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota.