Laura Drescher
About Laura Drescher
Laura Drescher is a Lead Associate at Fannie Mae with a background in environmental protection and strategy review, having previously worked at Quantified Ventures and the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Laura Drescher serves as a Lead Associate at Fannie Mae. In her role, she is responsible for leading various initiatives and contributing to the organization's goals. This position allows her to leverage her extensive background in environmental protection, project management, and strategic review.
Previous Experience at Quantified Ventures
From 2021 to 2022, Laura Drescher held the position of Associate Director at Quantified Ventures in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. Prior to that, she worked as a Senior Associate on the Environment Team from 2019 to 2021 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During her tenure, she played a significant role in environmental projects and contributed to various strategic initiatives focused on sustainability and environmental protection.
Tenure at the US Environmental Protection Agency
Laura Drescher has an extensive history with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Her roles included Project Manager and Environmental Protection Specialist from 2012 to 2016 in Washington, DC, and a Project Manager for the Point Source Data Documentation Project from 2015 to 2016 in Annapolis, MD. She also served as the Coordinator for the Indicators and Strategy Review System at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Student Trainee, Environmental Protection Specialist from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background
Laura Drescher studied at American University School of International Service, where she obtained a BA in International Studies and Political Science from 2008 to 2012. She also studied Migration and Identity at the DIS: Danish Institute for Study Abroad, achieving a concentration in 2011.
Early Career and Internships
Laura Drescher's early career includes a role as an Intern for Quality Management and Improvement at Rare Conservation in Arlington, VA, in 2010. She also worked at American University as an Associate in Technology Services from 2010 to 2011 at Bender Library. These roles equipped her with a foundational understanding of quality management and technological services, complementing her later work in environmental protection.