Laura Ortega
About Laura Ortega
Laura Ortega is a Research Associate II at Benson Hill in St. Louis, Missouri, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master of Science in Plant Pathology and has a background in sustainability and crop science.
Work at Benson Hill
Laura Ortega has been employed at Benson Hill as a Research Associate II since 2020. In this role, she contributes to research initiatives focused on agricultural advancements and sustainability. Her position is based in St. Louis, Missouri, where she has gained valuable experience in the agro-food sector over the past four years.
Education and Expertise
Laura Ortega holds a Master of Science in Plant Pathology from the University of Arkansas, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences with minors in pest management and crop biotechnology from the same institution from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she studied Sustainability in the Agro-Food Chain at UGent during a study abroad program in 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in plant pathology and sustainable agriculture.
Background
Laura Ortega's professional background includes various roles in research and customer service. She worked as a Front Desk Receptionist at NorthWest Arkansas Community College from 2013 to 2014. She then served as a Laboratory Assistant and an Associate Researcher at the University of Arkansas from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she gained research experience as a Summer Researcher at Cornell University in 2017. This diverse experience has contributed to her current role in research.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Benson Hill, Laura Ortega held multiple positions that enhanced her research and laboratory skills. She worked as a Laboratory Assistant at the University of Arkansas from 2015 to 2017 and later as an Associate Researcher for five months in 2020. Her experience also includes a role as a Summer Researcher at Cornell University in 2017, where she engaged in research activities for three months.
Academic Qualifications
Laura Ortega's academic qualifications include an Associate of Science and an Associate of Arts from NorthWest Arkansas Community College, completed from 2013 to 2015. She graduated from Rogers High School with a High School Diploma in 2013. Her educational journey reflects a strong foundation in the sciences, particularly in agriculture and sustainability.