As a senior manager, Lauren specializes in research projects that target improvement of health and social outcomes for communities through systems change. She brings deep interdisciplinary knowledge from her career in leadership training, education, and operations. Lauren has a knack for synthesizing complex data into accessible information and engaging community members authentically.

Lauren is driven by her desire to improve quality of life for communities across Alaska. Her genuine concern for health and well-being inspires those around her to strive for impactful change. Her approach is practical, grounded in her hands-on experience as an operations director, program director, researcher, and educator. Lauren is a recognized leader in the project management and has worked with organizations throughout Alaska to build capacity, develop social services, and expand access to healthcare.

After living in the Lower 48, Europe, Asia and Antarctica, Lauren settled in Anchorage and is proud to call Alaska home. She enjoys cross-country skiing and spending quality time outdoors with her family and in her garden.