About Laura

Founder and CEO of LML StoryLab Consulting, Laura graduated from the University of California, Davis, where she studied Biotechnology with an emphasis in Microbiology and Fermentation Science. Aspiring to contribute to a world where innovation supports equitable and sustainable wellness, she began her career as a scientist—working at the bench and eventually rising to leadership.

Her experience spans global organizations and agile startups, including Monsanto Co., Kaiser Permanente, AgraQuest Inc., Bayer Crop Science, and Ginkgo Bioworks. This diverse background makes her uniquely positioned to understand the challenges faced by mission-driven companies in agriculture, fermentation-based innovation, and sustainability.

At Bayer Crop Science, Laura discovered her passion for communication. Realizing the power of words and storytelling to create connection and open minds to new ways of thinking, she spent more than a decade honing her skills. In addition to leading the Research Laboratory Operations Group and serving on the Microbial Research Technologies R&D Leadership team, she spearheaded external engagement, internal communications, stakeholder alignment, branding initiatives, and training for scientists on how to communicate more effectively.

At Ginkgo Bioworks, Laura led change management and internal communication strategies designed to strengthen organizational alignment, employee engagement, and trust in leadership.

As a seasoned communications professional, Laura offers 18+ years of experience in agricultural technology, fermentation science, and sustainability-focused industries, with a deep understanding of the biological inputs space. She specializes in helping companies clarify their value, connect with internal and external stakeholders, and drive action—whether targeting growers, distributors, public audiences, or B2B clients.

Laura has been recognized as a transformational leader known for driving change, building efficient systems, and getting the most out of teams. Through her combination of strategic insight, storytelling expertise, and dynamic leadership, she delivers high-impact support to companies—without the heavy price tag of a full-time hire.

Well-versed in science communication, internal communication, change communication, content marketing, community engagement, and fractional leadership, Laura helps organizations tell their most compelling stories—and ensures those stories are heard.