Lauren is currently the Director of School Counseling at KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate in Lynn, Massachusetts. Lauren was the founding counselor in 2010, and helped open the first KIPP: MA high school. Lauren received her undergraduate degrees at the University of Colorado at Boulder in both marketing and tourism management. Before KIPP, Lauren worked at Oliverian for five years, starting as a dorm parent and Spanish teacher, then advisory coordinator, and finally director of student support. Lauren got the travel bug early in life and has traveled to over 35 countries and plans to continue travelling throughout her lifetime. Lauren is a strong advocate for experiencing different cultures and languages, she values spending quality time with family, and she pushes herself to get the most out of each and every day.

What do you love most about Oliverian?

“At Oliverian, students are able to explore different opportunities, that then develop into interests. Oliverian doesn’t judge, it accepts and embraces differences, and hopefully can bring out the best in its students. Having worked at Oliverian for five years, I got to know the students well, in and outside the classroom environment, and I feel very lucky to have built relationships with such extraordinary individuals.”