Lauren Fernandes

Lauren Fernandes is an experienced professional currently serving as Chief of Staff at Abode and 10KC since August 2025. Prior to this role, Lauren was an Executive Business Partner and Business and Event Operations Manager at Ten Thousand Coffees from January 2023 to September 2025. At the Cambridge Group of Clubs, from September 2021 to October 2022, Lauren orchestrated the return-to-work strategy following COVID-19, successfully driving personal training revenue and implementing key business initiatives. From August 2004 to October 2021, Lauren held various positions at Toronto Athletic Club, including Director of Personal Training, where leadership of a team of 28 trainers facilitated improved sales and productivity. Additional roles included Group Fitness & Aquatics Director and Personal Trainer, contributing to a 50% increase in revenue through strategic initiatives. Educational qualifications include a Human Resource Management Essentials Certificate from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies and an Adler Trained Coach certification from Adler Graduate Professional School, complemented by a Diploma of Education from Humber College.