Having done advisory work with public and private companies, it’s exciting to partner with founders to create transformative diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and organizational practices at the earliest stages. Timing is critical, and I’m excited to help portfolio companies create EDI-forward approaches.
Lauren is an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Partner at GV focused on providing advisory and coaching support to portfolio companies.
She brings 20 years of experience as a trusted advisor, strategist, and facilitator. Before GV, Lauren spent close to eight years at Google in HR business partnership, diversity and inclusion, and HR strategy consulting roles for Alphabet companies. She designed strategies and learning experiences to drive awareness, action, and systemic change. Lauren has a decade of experience in public and private sector management consulting, primarily focused on human capital management, organization transformation, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, learning design, change management, and communications. In her spare time, Lauren is a seasoned executive and leadership coach for both Fortune 500 companies and startups, working with leaders in various industries, including technology, finance, pharma, media, and advertising.
Lauren has a BA in Psychology and French with honors from Harvard University, an MBA in Marketing and Strategy from Duke University, and a Certificate in Human Resources Management from George Mason University. She received her coaching certification from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) accreditation from the International Coaching Federation.
Having done advisory work with public and private companies, it’s exciting to partner with founders to create transformative diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and organizational practices at the earliest stages. Timing is critical, and I’m excited to help portfolio companies create EDI-forward approaches.