Lauren works in investment relations, supporting investor relations and stakeholder communications. She joined Virtera Partners from North Coast Ventures, where she served in a hybrid community management, chief of staff, and business development role, working closely with investors, founders, and partners to strengthen engagement and support organizational growth. Lauren brings more than 15 years of experience in communications, and brand strategy for enterprise and mission-driven organizations, including the Girl Scouts of the USA, and has led experiential marketing and relationship-focused initiatives for high-touch, high-net-worth clientele. She holds a BS in Anthropology from Wake Forest University and an MA in Mass Communication from the University of North Texas.