Lauren Fosler

Lauren Fosler, MPA, has extensive work experience in financial operations and management. Lauren is currently the Director of Client Financial Operations at Opus Agency, where they manage strategic budget management, financial analysis, and project consultation for high-tech and Fortune 500 companies. Prior to this role, Lauren worked as a Senior Client Financial Analyst and a Client Financial Manager at the same company, overseeing budgets and implementing financial processes for large-scale events and portfolios.

Before joining Opus Agency, Lauren worked at Northwestern Mutual as an Investment Specialist and a Personal Financial Planning Analyst. In these roles, they provided comprehensive financial planning advice, investment recommendations, and risk product suggestions to financial advisors and clients. Lauren also gained experience in marketing and campaign development as a Launch Marketing Campaign Developer at Peek Process Insights, and in customer service and asset valuation as a Purchasing Agent at MBS Textbook Exchange, LLC.

Additionally, Lauren has practical experience in project management and research. Lauren worked as a Project Manager and Lead Researcher at Mountain Vista Fire District, where they led a team in researching and implementing automatic and municipal fire aid responses. Lauren also worked as a Business/Fund Development and Volunteer Management Staff at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, where they excelled in volunteer coordination and event management for fundraising purposes. Lauren started their career as a PreTrial Services Intern at Pima County Superior Court, where they conducted background interviews and wrote recommendations for defendants' release.

Overall, Lauren Fosler's work experience demonstrates their expertise in financial operations, analysis, project management, research, and marketing.

Lauren Fosler, MPA attended the University of Arizona from 2010 to 2014, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Management and Policy, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. During their time at the university, they also completed a minor in Communication. Lauren then pursued a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with a Management Concentration at the University of Arizona from 2013 to 2015. Lauren Fosler also holds additional certifications, including the Series 63 and Series 7, from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).