Lauren Stead

Lauren Stead is an experienced marketing and communication professional currently serving as an Internal Communications Specialist at Smile Brands Inc. since November 2023. Previously, Lauren held the position of Organizational Change Management Specialist at Illuminative Strategies Inc. from March to October 2023 and spent five years as Marketing Director at Conn's Hospitality Group, where responsibilities included developing and executing marketing strategies for diverse properties and managing external marketing resources. Earlier experience includes roles as a Marketing Officer and Teller at Heartland Credit Union, as well as positions with Saga Communications and Crown Vision Center. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.