Laurie Hobbs joined the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program at IES in 2023 as the Management and Program Analyst. Laurie assists with activities and events designed to support the growth of the program and the commercialization of the education technology products developed with SBIR funding. Laurie retired from the Air Force as Lieutenant Colonel and has a Doctor of Science in Pediatric Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Much of her military and government service careers focused on supporting the education and medical needs of U.S. military children and families around the world, in various operational leadership roles.