Meet your new partner in strategy.

Laura Robison, Founder

I founded Secant Northwest to empower leaders like you to build the future by gaining clarity and confidence in your strategy and the numbers. I offer a range of services designed to help you define your goals, strategically plan and manage your finances, and use data and insights to inform your biggest decisions. Whether you’re working up a business plan, looking for a thought partner to advise you along the way, or something in between – let’s talk!

  • My knack for numbers launched my career using data to inform business decisions. My love of working with a team to solve tough problems shaped me as a leader. But it’s the intersection of these experiences that I enjoy most – making strategy and financial analysis approachable, actionable, and effective.

    Before starting Secant Northwest, I built a successful career as a strategic and technical leader. I spent several years as an actuary and consultant, advising insurers, public entities, and other businesses on managing risk. I went on to hold executive roles in state government and the insurance industry, serving as Oregon’s Insurance Commissioner, Chief Financial Officer for the Oregon Health Authority, and Chief Actuarial & Strategy Officer for SAIF Corporation.