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My name is Lauren, I'm an Anthropology PhD student based in Philadelphia, where I study, teach, and live! Throughout my undergraduate and graduate education I have explored my passion for global culture by traveling, researching, and writing about my experiences and the experiences of others living in different countries, contexts, and circumstances. Through my research and travels I strive to understand and appreciate cultures for the unique histories and contexts shape people's everyday lives. Through my work and personal life I aim to help foster equitable relationships between people and countries around the world.
Teaching Assistant, Department of Anthropology, Temple University Fall 2018-Present
- Serve as part time teaching assistant, responsible for co-leading class sessions, grading writing assignments, and providing individualized academic support to students as needed. Courses: Race and Poverty in the Americas, World Regions and Cultures, Immigration and the American Dream
Vanguard Accelerated Development Program, 2017 – 2018
- Completed fast-paced rotational leadership program that prepares participants for careers in people leadership, project management, client relationship management, or analytical roles across various business divisions.
- Leveraged design thinking methodology to conduct UX experiments and support the Client Experience program.
- Prepared strategic business plans to support the needs of international marketing team, retail client service group, and charitable donor division.
- Presented project work to large audiences, organized and hosted networking forums
- Completed comprehensive relationship management, leadership, and project management training.
Outreach Committee Head, Founding Member, Temple University Rad-Dish Co-Op, 2014 – 2017
- Founding member of student-run café run on cooperative business model.
- Authored and implemented cooperative mission statement and business code of ethics.
- Provided leadership in all aspects of new business development, including location planning, funding, membership, and food sourcing for student-run and founded food co-op.
- Developed advertising and marketing campaign and managed successful jump-starter fundraising account.
Vanguard College to Corporate Business Intern July 2016-August 2016
- Leveraged design thinking methodology to design and deliver service ecosystems to Vanguard Financial Advisor Service (FAS) clients.
- Lead construction and implementation of strategic communication and change management plan for Client Offer initiatives.
- Supported ongoing projects with financial industry research and competitive analysis.
- Collected and analyzed client feedback data to support business case development and strategic funding proposal.