Laura Sirot is a professor and associate chair of Biology at The College of Wooster, where she has conducted research on insect vectors of human pathogens and agricultural pests. A recipient of NIH grants, a Fulbright award, and an HHMI grant, she is active in community service—supporting children and family services, sustainability, and animal rescue. Co-founder of the Wooster Science Café and a foster parent and mentor, Laura is committed to public engagement and improving Ohio’s future, motivating her 2026 run for State Senate in District 31.