Jenny Luray

Jenny serves as Senior Vice President for Strategy and Public Engagement at Research!America, the nation’s leading advocacy alliance for medical and health research. As a member of Research!America’s leadership, Jenny oversees the communications and civic science functions while representing the organization as a frequent public speaker.

Over the course of her career, Jenny has held leadership positions in government, industry, and the nonprofit sector, championing a range of significant policy issues across the medical, scientific, and public health ecosystems.

Prior to joining Research!America, she served as Chief of Staff to former Senator Barbara Mikulski, Legislative Director to former Congresswoman Nita Lowey, and Deputy Assistant to the President in the Clinton White House. Jenny directed U.S. policy and government affairs for two global life science companies, BD and Abbott, and she led the Susan G. Komen Advocacy Alliance as its president. Jenny serves on the National Academy of Medicine Communications Advisory Group, the Coalition for Trust in Health and Science board, and the Brown University School of Public Health Advisory Council