Lauren, an inaugural Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation Fellow, graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2011 with a Degree in Urban Planning & Development from Ball State University and upon graduation received a Fulbright Scholarship to Poland as a cultural and educational ambassador. James returned to Indiana in 2012 as a “Hoosier by Choice” to pay forward the mentorship and investments she received with the dream of making a positive place-impact on the state of Indiana. She spent her early career at the Indianapolis Colts, ExactTarget/Salesforce and most recently at TechPoint. Lauren is a passionate civic leader investing in causes that focus on leadership and community development, poverty alleviation and arts/culture.
Lauren is an experienced community engagement professional with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit sector and technology industry. Skilled in: team leadership, relationship management, fundraising, project management, public speaking, event planning and marketing