Laura Criste

Laura Criste is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in federal market analysis and government contracts. Currently serving as a Senior Associate at Renaissance Strategic Advisors since October 2021, Laura previously held the position of Federal Market Analyst at Bloomberg Government from May 2016 to September 2021. Prior to that, Laura worked at ANSER Corporation, ascending through roles from Associate Analyst to Acting Director of Government Contracts Analysis between September 2010 and May 2016, focusing on Department of Homeland Security issues. Early experience includes intern roles at the Navy Crane Center and NASA, contributing to data management and research projects. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Physics and Economics from the University of Virginia and a Master of Science in Operations Research from George Mason University.