American Forest & Paper Association
Lauren Clark has extensive experience in human resources, currently serving as the Manager of Human Resources at the American Forest & Paper Association since May 2016. Prior to this role, Lauren worked at Franklin Maxwell Group, LLC, in Records Management from May 2014 to 2016, and completed an internship in Human Resources at the Federal Labor Relations Authority between September 2011 and December 2012. Lauren holds a degree from the University of Mary Washington, earned between 2008 and 2012.
American Forest & Paper Association
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recycle resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative—Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $60 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.