Lauren graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Sociology from James Madison University, where her passion for environmental issues and the natural world deepened. Inspired by her volunteer work in New Orleans supporting hurricane relief and rebuilding efforts, she joined AmeriCorps, working on SubjectToClimate’s outreach and teacher training initiatives in New Jersey. Now, as a Field Marketing and Partnerships Associate, Lauren designs conference workshops, builds partnerships, and authors The Ripple Effect, a LinkedIn newsletter.