Laura Vera is the Associate Director, Quality Innovation at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). A strategic operations executive who leverages a foundation in social work and people-focused, evidence-based leadership to engage teams and create meaningful work that drives revenue. An innovative leader who breaks down silos and builds partnerships that transform organizations and industries, and an esteemed collaborator acknowledged for enhancing organizational culture.
As an executive leader, Laura has close to 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector and highly complex healthcare related business operations including program and product development; quality measurement and performance improvement; accreditation and standards setting; clinical data registries, regulatory compliance, cultivating and maintaining strategic relationships; budgeting and fiscal oversight, and creating exceptional workforce through effective team development.