Feeding Tampa Bay
Lauren Karr has extensive experience in public health, data management, and criminal justice. Currently serving as a Nutrition Educator at Feeding Tampa Bay since March 2023, Lauren previously worked as a Population Analyst for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office from December 2017 to March 2023, where responsibilities included maintaining inmate population statistics and coordinating transfers. Prior to that, Lauren held the position of Case Assignment Technician, conducting criminal background checks for Child Protection Investigators. Earlier experience includes working as a Marketing Associate at Brittany Bay Apartments, focusing on prospect engagement and application processing. Lauren Karr holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from the University of South Florida, attained in June 2016, with earlier education at St. Petersburg College.
Feeding Tampa Bay
As part of the Feeding America network, Feeding Tampa Bay is recognized as one of the top hunger-relief organizations in the nation. Feeding Tampa Bay is ending hunger by fueling human potential in every family, child and senior across our 10-county region. By leveraging the daily connection around a meal, the organization is evolving its partnerships, programs and services with a goal to break down barriers and create long-term health and capability in the lives of the individuals it serves. In response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding Tampa Bay has evolved its services by almost doubling its reach to serve 2 million meals weekly, and anticipates it will serve up to 85 million meals this year. Today, Feeding Tampa Bay and its community stand together to lift the families we serve, because food makes tomorrow possible.