Lauren is an experienced nonprofit professional with a fundraising, communications, and event planning background. Before joining the Calvin Center for Faith & Writing in 2023, she held leadership roles at various performing arts organizations, including St. Cecilia Music Center, Taproot Theatre Company, and Seattle Opera. Lauren has a BA in English from Calvin University and an MA in Arts Administration from Goucher College. She lives in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids with her husband, Tom, and their two young children.