Lauren Luna-Valdez

Lauren Luna-Valdez, MPH-MCP, is a co-founder of Forte Labs, specializing in enhancing productivity for knowledge workers through innovative methods and tools. As the founder of Win a Fulbright, Lauren advocates for the accessibility of the Fulbright Scholarship, providing comprehensive online resources for applicants. Lauren's past roles include Equity Impact Storyteller at the Public Health Alliance of Southern California, SPARCC Program Officer at the Low Income Investment Fund, and Health Policy Associate at The Greenlining Institute, where Lauren focused on equity in community health investments. With teaching experience as a Graduate Student Instructor at UC Berkeley, and a background in program management with organizations such as Global Lives Project and KQED, Lauren combines expertise in public health, community planning, and advocacy. Lauren holds multiple degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, including a Master of Public Health and a Master of City Planning.