Lauren Keane serves as the Vice President of Communications at Southern New Hampshire University, overseeing internal and external communications, managing crisis communications planning, and supporting executive communications strategy since November 2015. Prior to this role, Lauren held multiple positions at Attendance Works, where responsibilities included communication consultancy aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of school attendance. Additional experience includes serving as Strategic Communications Coordinator for the Climate Communication Consortium at the Baltimore Community Foundation, and as an Associate at The Hatcher Group, where Lauren contributed to various client projects. Lauren's early career involved internships at American University and The Washington Post, focusing on video production and content management. Lauren holds a Master of Arts in Communications and Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications & Law from American University.