Lauren is enthusiastic about creating fun, high-quality summer experiences for students designed to increase their overall confidence, responsibility, curiosity, and independence. She began working with youth and young adults more than 15 years ago when she mentored and led youth in both education and nonprofit organizational settings. She went on to coach and mentor young people in several development programs, including two inaugural leadership programs for high school and college students.

A San Diego native, Lauren is a two-time historically black university (HBCU) graduate of Florida A&M University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Juris Doctorate. She often pays homage to her HBCU experience for empowering her to develop into the assiduous leader that she has become.

Attending summer camp as a young child, Lauren’s sense of independence grew out of her experiences there. She served as Head Counselor at AF Camp last year, and the success she saw with both campers and team members ignited a deep passion that has motivated her to continue to play a significant role in creating memorable summer camp experiences for students from all different walks of life.