Lauren Casolo is an experienced collectibles and decorative arts specialist currently working at J.S. Held LLC, where responsibilities include providing defensible valuation and sensitive client services within the High Net Worth Contents Department. Prior to this role, Lauren served at Enservio as a Select Appraiser, focusing on high-value items, and as an Antiques & Collectibles Specialist. Additional experience includes contributions as a writer for WorthPoint and a specialist at Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery. Earlier roles involved appraisals and research at Pall Mall Art Advisors and various internships related to history and preservation. Lauren holds a Master's Degree in Heritage Preservation from Georgia State University and a Bachelor's Degree in History Secondary Education from Southern Connecticut State University.