American Royal Association
Lauren Luhrs is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in development and partnership management, currently serving as the Director of Partnerships for the American Royal Association since May 2022. In this role, Lauren leads initiatives to strengthen relationships with corporate partners, sponsors, and donors to further the organization's mission in food and agriculture education. Prior to this, Lauren was the Senior Director of Development at the Kansas 4-H Foundation, focusing on major gifts, and held the position of Development Director at KU Endowment for the University of Kansas School of Law. Lauren's legal background includes experience as an Associate Attorney and various positions in legal internships, complemented by a J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law and a B.S. in Human Ecology and Mass Communications from Kansas State University.
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American Royal Association
A Kansas City tradition since 1899, the American Royal is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to be the nation’s leader for food and agriculture education, events, and engagement. The American Royal provides opportunities for nearly half a million youth and adults from around the world to engage in high-quality events and experiences, including nationally competitive livestock shows, the world’s largest barbecue competition, regional and national equine shows, youth and professional rodeos, and elementary and secondary education outreach. Support from partners, members, and volunteers help the American Royal achieve its vision of a world where food and agriculture are celebrated, and all generations are committed to its future.