Lauren Sharkey is an experienced professional in communications and innovation within the agrifood sector, currently serving as Manager of Innovation at AgriFutures Australia since February 2019. Lauren has held various leadership roles in communications, including positions at evokeAG. and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, where responsibilities spanned communications management and philanthropy. Notable prior experience includes roles at the National Breast Cancer Foundation and in public relations agencies, contributing to media relations and account management. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Bachelor of Business Studies from Charles Sturt University.