Lauren Skonieczny

Lauren Skonieczny is an experienced professional currently serving as the Director of Public Relations at Base Medical, LLC, where management of marketing, sales, and product development is key to maintaining brand awareness and positive public perception. In addition, Lauren is a part-time instructor for Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder classes. As a Senior Guide and Chief People Officer at Good Trip Adventures, Lauren leads outdoor excursions in the Pacific Northwest and California while overseeing staff training and company financials. Previous roles include online instruction at Trackers Earth, senior guiding at Discover Outdoors, and various management positions at Discover Outdoors Foundation, Crank Indoor Cycling Studio, and Creative Group, alongside freelance production work for clients such as ESPN. Lauren holds a BS in Theater and Religious Studies from Skidmore College and a Master's in Media Studies from New School University, along with an EMT Certification from Portland Community College.