Lauren has more than 17 years experience working in Maryland’s mental health and substance use systems representing both consumers, peers and providers – with a focus on children, youth and family supports. She has a Master’s degree in Public Administration and has served in a variety of nonprofit leadership positions working to humanize behavioral health policy and increase access to flexible, quality services. She works collaboratively with community organizations and government administrations in developing and maintaining effective policies, planning, operations and evaluations which are based in equal partnerships with providers and consumers of services.

In her free time, Lauren loves rock climbing, traveling and spending time with her boys.