Lauren co-founded a successful company in San Diego in the 1980s. She was President and head of the Nevada division headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada for twelve years.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, a Masters Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, and numerous certificates in her industry. She has been awarded several state-wide awards. Lauren has assisted in writing legislation for the State of California, helped create non-profit associations, written articles and courses, held lectures, seminars, conducted workshops throughout the US, and co-authored a national award-winning set of courses. In addition, Lauren was hand-selected to co-author, and was the lead teacher for the University of Nevada at Las Vegas’ 60-hour pre-licensing course for Community Managers.

Personally, Lauren has two grown children and two grand-border-collies who are champions in extreme dog disc. She is a certified proctor for the Mensa exam, a Distinguished Toastmaster, runs half-marathons for charity, and is training for a full marathon. She is also training for her private pilot license.