Forty Under 40: Rachael Slaughter | President and Co-founder, Orion Laboratories

By Business Report Staff
Published: Nov 8, 2023

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Founded Orion Laboratories in 2019, elevating it to the leading clinical laboratory in the region

• Pioneered a valuable internship program at Orion, offering hands-on experience to pre-med and nursing interns

• Established Orion Therapeutics as Louisiana’s first medical marijuana and hemp testing laboratory 

COMMUNITY:

• Spearheaded efforts to improve COVID-19 testing accessibility across the state

• Sponsored two full college scholarships for students in East Baton Rouge Parish public schools

• Sponsored many community events for local foundations such as the American Cancer Society, BROC Foundation, OLOL Children’s Hospital Foundation, OLOL Foundation, and the LSU Foundation 

GUILTY PLEASURE:

I have a unique skill for successfully hosting estate sales. I can easily spot valuable treasures in someone’s discarded junk.

MOST INFLUENTIAL MENTOR:

He would laugh, but my husband [and business partner], David Slaughter. We blend work, life and parenting, which not only demonstrates our strong partnership but also shows his guidance and support. Our ability to collaborate on various aspects of our lives is a testament to our mutual respect, shared goals and the connection we share.

Source:
https://www.businessreport.com/insider/rachael-slaughter-39