Lauren Walker

Lauren Walker has a diverse work experience in exhibition design and museum operations. Lauren is currently serving as the Head of Exhibition Design at the Cincinnati Art Museum since November 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as an Exhibition Designer at the same museum from April 2017 to January 2023.

Before joining the Cincinnati Art Museum, Lauren worked at National Geographic from September 2014 to April 2017. Lauren'sroles at National Geographic included Manager of Exhibit Development, where they established production schedules, supervised installations, and managed outside vendors. Lauren also worked as a Specialist in Exhibition Design, where they contributed to exhibit themes and content, conducted research, and produced 3D renderings for project visualizations.

Before National Geographic, Lauren held a position at George Sexton Associates as a Designer from August 2007 to September 2014. In this role, they developed presentation drawings, communicated design intent, and served as a point of contact for various stakeholders in museum exhibitions and architectural lighting design projects.

Lauren gained experience as an intern at several prestigious institutions, including the National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum, and the National Portrait Gallery. These internships allowed their to develop skills in graphic design, architectural planning, and lighting design.

Earlier in their career, Lauren completed an internship at the Denver Art Museum, where they served as a Contemporary Art Education Intern.

Overall, Lauren Walker has a strong background in exhibition design, project management, and museum operations.

Lauren Walker holds a Master's degree in Museum Studies, Exhibition Design and Development from The George Washington University, which they obtained from 2005 to 2007. Prior to this, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Art History and Anthropology from the University of Colorado Boulder, from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, they hold a certification as an Authorized Aerial Work Platform Operator from Eastern Lift Truck Co. Inc, obtained in 2015.