Lauren serves as Senior Vice President, People & Talent for Sanctuary Wealth and its wholly owned subsidiary, tru Independence, leading the overall people strategy across both organizations. She brings a depth of experience from both public and private companies of varying sizes and revenues, having supported organizations with workforces of up to 10,000 employees.
A proven strategic HR executive, Lauren specializes in talent acquisition, employee engagement and retention, performance management, and succession planning. She plays a pivotal role in shaping organizational culture and aligning people strategies with sustainable business growth. Lauren recently completed the Wharton Executive Education Chief Human Resources Officer Program, further strengthening her expertise in people analytics, M&A strategy, board governance, and modern HR leadership. Lauren also holds a B.S. in Public Policy Analysis from Indiana University and an M.A. in Organizational Communication from DePaul University.
Outside of work, Lauren is pursuing her Mat Pilates certification – an endeavor that blends her passion for training, development, and coaching with her love of health and wellness. She enjoys traveling, attempting to find her zen on the yoga mat, experimenting with new recipes, and getting lost in a good book. Most of all, she cherishes time with her two energetic young boys, exploring all the best parks around town together!