Laura Bennett

Laura Bennett serves as the Senior Director of Grants Administration and Compliance at the World Wildlife Fund since July 2004, with responsibilities including ensuring compliance with donor agreements, identifying and resolving compliance issues, and developing action plans for program adherence. Bennett reviews incoming agreements from government and NGO donors, providing critical negotiation support and oversight. As an in-house expert on OMB’s Uniform Guidance and government requirements, Bennett interprets regulations for staff and manages institutional compliance with U.S. Government-funded agreements. Prior to the current role, Bennett held positions such as Director and Agreements Manager at WWF.