Lauren joined SPMB in October 2019 to support Mike Doonan’s team as an Associate. Prior to joining SPMB, Lauren spent 4 years at Betts Recruiting working with high growth, Venture-backed companies leading key individual contributors and sales executive searches.
Lauren grew up in Southern California and attended Chico State for undergraduate studies. She was an active leader in a student-run non-profit legal organization (CLIC) and worked closely with the less privileged throughout her time in school. Outside of work, you can find Lauren skiing in Tahoe, biking, cooking or enjoying a glass of wine with friends.
What’s the most non traditional job you’ve ever had?
I worked in a jail for 2 years as a legal assistant while I was in college. I provided legal information to inmates who were facing charges ranging from drug possession up to the death penalty for first-degree murder.
Which three words would you use to describe yourself?
Tenacious, curious, bold
Who would you trade places with for one month?
Alex Guarnaschelli or Bobby Flay. Cooking, eating and critiquing delicious food for a living sounds like a dream to me!