Lauren is a business development specialist based in Bend with a deep background in commercial real estate marketing and communications. She is a tenacious, strategic thinker who is passionate about connecting people, cultivating meaningful partnerships, and giving back to the community. Lauren is a past Board Member for the Bend-based youth non-profit Hearts Unknown Education and holds certifications from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). She loves traveling and the outdoors, and has visited over 30 states and 6 countries to date.