Lauren organizes and produces special events for American Ancestors, including the American Stories, American Lives Gala; the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center's Annual Benefit Dinner; and more. Lauren joined the team in 2025 with a background in nonprofit event programming and communications. She has an M.S. in Strategic Communications from Northeastern University and a B.A. in International Relations from Boston University. Lauren is passionate about storytelling and history, with a focus on grassroots movements and activism within the LGBTQIA+ community.