Laura Hanchett
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Laura Hanchett

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Laura Hanchett is a nationally recognized expert in employee benefits strategy, total rewards design, and fiduciary consulting. With more than two decades of experience, she guides organizations—from emerging ventures to Fortune 500 leaders—in building benefit programs that control healthcare costs while enhancing employee well-being. As Vice President and Senior Benefits Consultant at Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group Company, Laura blends rigorous data analysis with collaborative problem-solving. She engineers multi-year roadmaps that integrate employee benefits, HR systems and compensation, retirement and wealth management plans, all in concert with property and casualty coverage—ensuring every element supports organizational culture and business objectives. Her stewardship consistently delivers savings of 10 percent or more while strengthening compliance and employee engagement. Grounded in global human capital management, Laura champions high-performance, transparent healthcare models. She shares her insights as a trusted mentor and sought-after speaker, particularly on topics like healthcare innovation and women in leadership. Before entering consulting, Laura trained as an opera singer—a creative discipline she now channels into strategic storytelling, persuasive advocacy, and the occasional karaoke mic. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Colorado Boulder, a degree that reflects both her analytical precision and expressive flair. Outside of work, Laura is a devoted wife, proud mom to a fabulous son, and dog-mom to Great Dane Luna. She divides her time between Chandler and historic Bisbee, Arizona, and continues to champion purpose-driven leadership in every area of her life.
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