Lauren Finnegan is a Technical Designer at PS&S, with experience as a Designer and Student Researcher at Bronx River Alliance, where contributions included sustainability research and urban air and water quality measurements. As a Greenway Intern, updates on communications and pamphlet design were completed. Field work as a Field Work Assistant for Van Cortlandt Park Alliance involved water quality sampling and environmental restoration activities. Lauren's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College, where research on rhizofiltration and water quality testing was conducted. Early experience at the New York Botanical Garden included mentoring roles and hands-on educational activities for children.