Lauren Mason, M.A. has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries and roles. Lauren started their career as an Administrative Assistant at the Maier Museum Of Art R-Mwc in 2013. Lauren then worked as a Student Tutor, Lead Investigator, and Nursery Assistant at Randolph College from 2013 to 2016. During this time, they also served as a Sales Associate/Assistant Manager at Macy's in 2016.
In 2017, Lauren was a Research Intern at The Thomas B. Fordham Institute and a Member/Instructor at Goodskills Literacy Corps. Lauren continued their education at the University of Cincinnati, where they worked as a Graduate Assistant from 2018 to 2019 and as a Graduate Student from 2019 onwards.
In 2020, Lauren joined PERSPECTIVES as an Organizational Behavior Researcher, conducting research on virtual reality diversity and inclusion training. Lauren developed curriculum and led training sessions on workplace inclusion topics. Most recently, they have been a Research Intern at the American Institutes for Research since 2022, supporting multiple projects in the workforce development program area by conducting literature reviews, performing database maintenance, and creating surveys.
Overall, Lauren Mason, M.A. has demonstrated a strong commitment to research, education, and program support throughout their career.
Lauren Mason, M.A. has an extensive education history in the field of psychology. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Randolph College, which they obtained from 2012 to 2016. As part of their undergraduate studies, they participated in the Randolph College Study Abroad Program at the University of Reading for the Spring Semester of 2015.
Following their undergraduate studies, Lauren pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Community Psychology at the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences. Lauren completed this program from 2018 to 2019, further enhancing their knowledge and skills in the field.
Currently, Lauren is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of Cincinnati. Lauren began this program in 2019 and is expected to complete it in 2024. This advanced degree showcases their commitment to academic excellence and specialization in the field.
In addition to their academic achievements, Lauren has obtained a certification in "R Essential Training Part 2: Modeling Data" from LinkedIn. Lauren successfully completed this training in March 2022, demonstrating their dedication to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.
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