Lauren McDowell

Lauren McDowell is a versatile communication strategist and contributing writer with experience across various sectors, including agencies, non-profits, and the food industry. They have served as the Chief Content Strategist and Co-founder of Foreword and are currently the Strategy Director at 5+8. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, Lauren applied their marketing and teaching skills in Georgia, and they previously held roles such as Editor-in-Chief at CheeseRank.com and Floor Manager at Murray's Cheese. Lauren holds a Master's degree in Food Studies from New York University and a dual Bachelor's degree in English and Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin.