Testimonials from Clients and Partners

  • "Lauren helped us handle challenging relationships with partners and staff, clarify our roles and purpose, connected us to others doing similar work, and served as a supportive thought partner."

    — Ariel Hayes, Executive Director, NH Youth Success Project

  • "Lauren brings an unmatched passion for her work. Her expertise from lived experience, ability to facilitate and collaboratively lead... were invaluable assets to our project. [Her] willingness to be critical of, and thoughtfully challenge, ingrained power structures helps to push for real, effectual change."

    — Lynn Sanders, Deputy Director for Mayor's Office of Workforce Development, City of Boston

  • "My immediate first impression upon meeting Lauren was that she could run circles around me. Our every interaction since then has proven me right. She is sharp, a professional with robust expertise, and unafraid of hard work. Nothing more I write will do it justice: Hire her immediately."

    — Jeremy Penn, Esq. Youth Homelessness Attorney, National Homelessness Law Center

  • "Lauren possesses a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on expertise. She excels at fostering cross-sector collaborations, engaging individuals with lived experiences, and designing solutions that not only address immediate challenges but also create sustainable systemic change. Her ability to navigate complex issues with empathy, innovation, and a results-driven mindset makes her an invaluable asset to any organization."

    — Kahlib Barton, Chief Program Officer at True Colors United

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  • "I was continually impressed by Lauren’s talents in program and product development, systems innovation, and both qualitative and quantitative data engagement strategies. She excels at translating complex policies and data into accessible, actionable tools, and fosters spaces that empower [everyone]..."

    — Stacey A. Matthews, former Senior Technical Assistance Provider, The Cloudburst Group

  • "Lauren was a force to work with and one of the most influential advocates for the Boston Youth Action Board. She always found ways to communicate and effectively work together to meet the needs of all parties involved."

    — Kadra Adderly, Project Manager, Formerly City of Boston Dept. of Neighborhood Development

  • "Through [Lauren's] expertise and guidance, she showed us what it means to develop an inclusive and effective youth action board, and how to thoughtfully and intentionally incorporate youth leadership into our programming. In addition to being a great leader, teacher, and mentor, Lauren is also fun and inspiring to be around - it's hard not to feel empowered and enthusiastic when she is in the room!"

    — Ariel Roberta Peters, MSW, Formerly Youth Program Manager, Homeless Alliance of Western New York

  • "Highly recommend Lauren for leading community engagement processes with people who have lived experience and those working with them to bring collaborative change to communities."

    — Cole Giannone, Senior Project Manager, Youth Services Expert, Coro New York Leadership Center