Lauren Aleshire, MBA

Lauren Aleshire, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in marketing and communications. Lauren currently serves as the Senior Strategic Communications Manager at the Kauffman Foundation, where they are responsible for managing strategic communications initiatives. Prior to this, they were an Engagement Manager at the same organization.

Lauren also has experience in the public sector, having served as a City Council Member for the City of Mission Woods from 2017 to 2022.

Lauren previously worked at the United Country Real Estate / United Real Estate Group as a Marketing Director, where they played a key role in developing and implementing marketing strategies for the company. Before that, Lauren was a Marketing Manager at United Real Estate / United Real Estate Group, where they managed the brand and communication strategies and developed marketing and communications plans.

Earlier in their career, Lauren held positions such as Marketing Specialist at acturus (formerly The Pert Group), Marketing Communications Manager at Kustom Signals, Inc., and Marketing Brand Specialist at Gragg Advertising. Lauren also worked as the Manager of Integrated Marketing Services at the PKD Foundation, where they oversaw client relations, managed media relations initiatives, and led the organization's online community.

Lauren's work experience is complemented by their educational background, which includes an MBA. Overall, they have proven expertise in strategic communications, marketing, and public relations.

Lauren Aleshire, MBA, completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, they attended The University of Kansas from 2004 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Journalism (BSJ) with a major in Advertising and Public Relations and a minor in Leadership. In addition to their formal education, Lauren also holds a certification in Social Media Marketing from the Direct Marketing Association, which they obtained in October 2011.