Lauren Faria

Lauren Faria is an experienced professional in institutional giving and grant writing, currently serving as the Assistant Director of Institutional Giving and Evaluation at the RISD Museum since April 2015. Simultaneously, Lauren operates as a freelance grant writer for various arts and culture organizations, including notable clients such as Storm King Art Center and NOW Ensemble. Previous roles include Director of Grants to Organizations at the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and Development Manager at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Lauren's education includes a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Religion from Wellesley College.