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Lauren joined WorldDenver in 2019 after serving in a similar role at the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. She has a decade of experience in fundraising, development, program management, and event planning across nonprofits, and focuses on building global connections.Lauren grew up in San Diego, CA and attended a French immersion school, which planted the seeds for her passion in diversity and cross-cultural experiences. She earned her B.A. in International Studies and French, with a minor in Religion from California Lutheran University where she had the privilege of participating in travel seminars to Jamaica, Italy, and a semester abroad in Dakar, Senegal. Her time in Dakar focused on arts and culture, while researching issues affecting vulnerable children. She completed a dual master’s degree program in Social Work (MSW) and Theological Studies (MTS) at Boston University, (BU) with a focus on nonprofit development and program administration. During her time at BU, she participated in a travel seminar to