Iowa Impact!

Medical Innovation Summit

Friday, August 26, 2011 |

Rachel Hurley, J.D.

As the Executive Director of the Iowa Biotechnology Association (IBA) Rachel Hurley oversees the industry association and works on behalf of more than 100 members engaged in biotechnology endeavors in Iowa. The Associations mission is to grow Iowas presence in biotechnology, and position the state as a leader in biotechnology in the global econo-

8:00 AM Registration |

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Executive Director, Iowa Biotechnology Association

Administration with an emphasis in accounting from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. She earned her Associates Degree from Indian Hills Community College in Centerville, Iowa. About the Iowa Biotech Association The Iowa Biotech Association focuses on the growth and development of biotechnology in Iowa, and includes companies working in the areas of food and agriculture, industry and the environment, and healthcare and pharmaceuticals. It also supports academic research institutions and other industry partners. It is the state affiliate to the national Biotechnology Industry Organization and the national Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers of America association. For more information on the Iowa Biotech Association, go to www.IowaBio.org.

my. Hurley returned to Iowa from Michigan, where she was Director of Legislative Relations in the office of the Michigan Attorney General. Hurleys professional experience also includes nearly 10 years of extensive financial and real estate experience working at Farm Credit Services of America as a Financial Officer and Greenstone Farm Credit Services as a Corporate Trainer. Hurley received her law degree from Michigan State University College of Law with an emphasis in Corporate Law. She earned her B.A. in Business