Lauren E.

Lauren E. is the Founder and CEO of Velvet Frame®, a boutique impact philanthropy advisory established in April 2015, dedicated to assisting high-net-worth donors in funding systems change. Additionally, Lauren serves as an adjunct educator at several institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, Baruch College, Bard College, and the Fashion Institute of Technology, teaching courses related to social policy, social entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Professional experience also includes leadership roles such as Co-Chair of Operations for Founders for Kamala and Chief of Staff at Hunger Free America. Lauren holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master of Environmental Management from Yale and an MS in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, along with various certifications in sustainable business and community preparedness.