Change is Complicated
Even the most visionary leaders can feel stuck when momentum stalls, roles shift, or the ground keeps moving beneath their teams.
Transitions expose everything—what’s working, what’s unclear, and what’s quietly breaking down. As complexity grows, the old playbooks fall short.
What Leaders Are Actually Facing:
but it doesn't have to be chaotic
"We've outgrown how we operate"
Strategy has shifted, but how people work together hasn't.
→Execution slows, roles blur, and your top talent starts to disengage.
"People aren't saying what they really think"
Tough feedback is avoided until it’s too late
→ Misalignment builds quietly and shows up as missed goals.
"Our culture isn't translating into how we want to work together"
Values are named, but not lived.
→ Inconsistency spreads and trust starts to fray.
"We're in a big moment, I can't afford to miss"
Restructures, growth, or change are underway
→ Get it right and you build momentum. Get it wrong, and you pay for it in people, trust, and time.
I’m Lauren,
a strategist, former therapist, and operator helping founders and executives lead through complex transitions with grounded clarity.
With over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams through high-stakes change in the EdTech sector, I understand how strategy, culture, and human dynamics collide when the pressure is on.
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I began my career as a therapist and educator before stepping into executive leadership—and that human-centered lens has never left me. With a master’s from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice, I bring emotional depth to strategic advising—helping leaders translate their values into clear, actionable strategy.
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Today, I support founders, executives, and people leaders at major inflection points—aligning operational strategy with how people actually work, lead, and relate in a rapidly changing world.
WHAT GUIDES THIS WORK
Clarity is a strategic asset
In moments of uncertainty, your ability to make clear, grounded decisions becomes your most powerful tool. I help leaders cut through the noise and move with intention.
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People strategy is business strategy
The way your team operates, communicates, and adapts directly shapes outcomes. I bring a deep understanding of human behavior to operational and cultural alignment.
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Transitions deserve structure
Whether it’s a leadership shift, a strategic pivot, or a moment of organizational fatigue, transitions need more than encouragement—they need scaffolding. I help you design for what’s next, not just react to what’s now.
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The unseen impacts the outcome
Power dynamics, team dynamics, identity shifts—these things matter. I’m here to surface what’s often left unsaid, so you can lead with integrity, not guesswork.
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OFFERINGS
Fractional Strategy Support for People, Culture & Operations
We partner with founders, executives, and cultural shapers to bring clarity to complexity—realigning operations, strengthening people strategy, and guiding high-stakes transitions with grounded, human-centered insight.
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Our work is flexible by design. Whether you need steady support over time or a targeted engagement to move through a pivotal moment, we build partnerships that fit the season you’re in.
Ways We Can Work Together
Fractional Leadership & Advisory
Ongoing strategic support for organizations in transition. Ideal for leaders who need an embedded thought partner to lead or co-lead People & Culture efforts while navigating change.​
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Strategic People & Culture Initiatives
Lead high-impact, cross-functional work that aligns operations, talent, and organizational priorities. -
Culture Building & Repair
Address invisible dynamics, rebuild trust, and operationalize values across teams. -
Leadership & Talent Development
Build internal capacity through intentional growth strategies and strengths-based planning. -
Team Realignment & Role Clarity
Support evolving org charts with smart structure, clear accountability, and grounded change management.
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Custom Engagements
Shorter, focused partnerships to unlock clarity and momentum in a specific area.
Ideal when you don’t need long-term support—but you do need depth, precision, and discernment.
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Culture & Organizational Listening Sprints
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Change & Transition Planning
Design thoughtful strategies to guide your people through what’s next. -
Offsite Design & Strategic Facilitation
Create meaningful, outcomes-driven gatherings that move teams forward. -
Executive Coaching & Thought Partnership
Navigate high-stakes moments with clarity, confidence, and support.
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TESTIMONIALS
“Lauren has a remarkable ability to assess organizational dynamics and lean into challenging conversations around strategic solutions. She skillfully takes hold of discussions, guiding them in a productive direction where all parties feel heard, empowered, and understood. Her unique approach balances driving work forward towards a meaningful goal while centering the human experience, and elevating the voices of the most marginalized.”
— COO/President, Education non-profit
