The Fort Valley State University Washington DC Metro Area Alumni Chapter wishes to recognize our very own, past president, Ms. Laura Grier on her professional accomplishment.
Laura is an executive Senior Level Information Technology Expert at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Alexandria, Virginia. She serves as the IT Product Line Lead for the Patents business organization, with over 22 years years of experience at the USPTO.
She currently oversees IT initiatives in the interest of Patents, and ensures alignment with overall business unit objectives and technical strategies.
Laura has over 15 years of IT experience, with an exceptional track record in change management and stakeholder engagement. She has successfully led numerous patent IT initiatives that have provided landmark impacts, and enabled improvements and efficiencies to the patent application process. In her career, Laura also served as a Patent Examiner for six years.
Prior to joining the USPTO, Laura was a Research Associate for the America Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Washington, DC. Her focus was in Mathematics and Technology Education research.
Laura’s career and experience represent an ideal example of women and minorities in leadership in STEM.
Laura acquired a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering in Tuskegee University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Fort Valley State University.
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