Laurel was named president and CEO of the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition earlier this year. She was also president and CEO of Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH) for over 20 years where she grew the organization and led strategic initiatives focused on improving healthcare delivery and providing employers with tools to effectively manage their health benefits. During her years at NEBGH, Pickering succeeded in creating solutions for employers to purchase based on value, and advance payment reform, primary care, and mental health services. The coalition of jumbo employers also created health insurance options for small businesses. Most recently, she has focused her career on innovation, working for digital health company, Welldoc, which uses technology to manage chronic conditions and Centivo, an alternative health plan focused on primary care and affordability. At both organizations, her goal was to accelerate adoption of new healthcare solutions focused on improving outcomes and affordability.