Lauren is a Sustainability Planning & Policy Specialist at the University of Washington, where she guides governance, facilitates working groups, and shapes long-term sustainability strategy with a focus on cross-campus alignment and community engagement. Lauren also supports DEI and leadership initiatives through the UW Facilities FAIR Coalition. She has prior experience in environmental policy, multi-stakeholder facilitation, and clean-energy and natural-resource program management, and holds a B.S. in Environmental Science, Policy & Management from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Outside of work, Lauren spends as much time as possible exploring the Pacific Northwest through hiking, climbing, and camping. When she is back in the city, she is often at a cozy coffee shop, cooking with her girlfriend, playing basketball, or dreaming up her next trip.