Laura Drake Gill (born Aug. 24, 1860, Chesterville, Maine, U.S. – died Feb. 3, 1926, Berea, Kentucky) was the third dean of Barnard College. She graduated in 1881 from Smith College with a degree in mathematics. She became an educator, in particular the third dean of Barnard College. In 1898, she left for Cuba among the first group of nurses sent by the Red Cross. According to Britannica, she is "remembered particularly for her role in establishing organized placement assistance for educated women". References 1860 births 1926 deaths Smith College alumni Educators from Maine American women educators Barnard College faculty American academic administrators People from Franklin County, Maine Women heads of universities and colleges