Lauren Coffaro

Lauren Coffaro is an experienced leader in peace education and conflict resolution, currently serving as Vice President and Director of Global Programs at the PeaceJam Foundation since January 2017. In this role, Lauren manages relationships with Nobel Peace Laureates and organizes major events aimed at transforming youth through mentorship and leadership initiatives. Previous experience includes consulting on Latin American Programs, serving as a Visiting Professor at Universidad Autónoma del Caribe, and being a Rotary Peace Fellow at the University of Bradford. Lauren holds a B.A. in Communication, Performance Studies, and International Studies from Northwestern University, as well as a Master of Arts in Peace Studies from the University of Bradford.