Lauren Frank (Wagner)

Lauren Frank (Wagner) has a diverse and extensive work experience. Lauren has worked as an Associate Director of Research, Data & Evaluation at the Children's Council of San Francisco, where they developed evaluation frameworks, conducted data analysis, and prepared research deliverables. Prior to that, they were the Research & Evaluation Manager and Play Lab Manager at the same organization, where they led the development of innovative programming and monitored program metrics.

Lauren was also a Research Analyst at First 5 Contra Costa, where they provided recommendations for impact measurement and presented findings to stakeholders. Lauren served as a Graduate Research & Evaluation Fellow at The Sarah Samuels Center for Public Health Research & Evaluation, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses for evaluation reports.

Additionally, Lauren has experience as a Program Coordinator at WorkFit U, assisting in the recruitment and selection of program candidates. Lauren also worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital, where they monitored data collection and maintained relationships with community-based organizations.

Lauren's work experience extends beyond the United States, as they served as a Community Health Specialist in the Peace Corps Ecuador. In this role, they established school and family gardens, trained health promoters, and organized educational events.

Earlier in their career, Lauren interned at the Corvallis Environmental Center and Child Family Health International. At the latter organization, they conducted research on traditional medicine and community health practices.

Overall, Lauren Frank (Wagner) has a strong background in research, evaluation, and community health, with experience in program management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Lauren Frank (Wagner) obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Public Health, Health Promotion and Behavior from Oregon State University in 2011. Lauren pursued further education and earned a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree with a specialization in Public Health Nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley from 2016 to 2018.