Laura Kovach
About Laura Kovach
Laura Kovach is a Senior Manager of Health Digital Solutions Strategy at Mathematica, with a background in public health and digital product management. She previously held positions at U.S. News & World Report and the Association of Public Health Laboratories, and she holds advanced degrees from Tulane University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Current Role at Mathematica
Laura Kovach serves as the Senior Manager for Health Digital Solutions Strategy at Mathematica. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization’s efforts in health-related digital solutions. Her role involves strategic planning and implementation of digital health initiatives, aimed at improving public health outcomes. Mathematica is known for its focus on data-driven solutions and research in health policy.
Previous Experience at U.S. News & World Report
Before joining Mathematica, Laura Kovach worked as a Product Director at U.S. News & World Report from 2015 to 2021. During her six years in this role, she operated within the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Her responsibilities included overseeing product development and strategy, contributing to the publication's reputation in health reporting and rankings.
Background in Public Health
Laura Kovach has a solid foundation in public health, having studied at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, where she earned a Master's degree in Public Health from 2009 to 2010. This academic background supports her expertise in health-related strategies and initiatives throughout her career.
Education and Expertise
Laura Kovach holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Saint Louis University from 2005 to 2009. Her diverse educational background equips her with a blend of business acumen and technical knowledge applicable to health digital solutions.
Early Career Experience
Laura Kovach's early career includes a position as a Senior Specialist at the Association of Public Health Laboratories from 2013 to 2015. She also worked as a Surveillance Analyst at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for a brief period in 2010. These roles provided her with practical experience in public health and data analysis.