Laura Castaneda

Laura Castaneda currently serves as the Sr. Director of Marketing and Strategic Communication at Xentria, Inc., a role held since March 2025. Prior to this position, Laura was the Managing Director at E Squared Communications from January 2018 to March 2025, where responsibilities included directing a fully remote medical communications agency focused on hematology and oncology, overseeing strategic planning, and fostering client relationships. Earlier roles include VP Client Services at Cambridge BioMarketing and Group Management Supervisor at Discovery USA, where leadership in strategy and account management for pharmaceutical brands was demonstrated. Laura's career began with positions at Hamilton Communications, Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications, JWT, and Hirons & Company Communications. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in German and Journalism, with a focus on Public Relations and Advertising from Butler University, and has additional educational experience from the University of Galway.