Lauren Shimmel

Lauren Shimmel has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Lauren is currently working at Sparky as the Vice President of Strategy and Delivery. Prior to that, they worked at Brahmin Leather Works as the Director of Marketing and Ecommerce. Lauren also has experience as a Creative Consultant and Brand Advisor at Shim Studio, where they provided creative, marketing, and e-commerce services to various DTC brands. Earlier in their career, they held positions at ALEX AND ANI, Hasbro, Rue La La, Providence College, David R. Godine Publisher, and ExNihilo, where they gained experience in digital, marketing, design, and publishing.

Lauren Shimmel completed their Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature/Letters at Providence College from 2008 to 2012. In 2012, they attended the Summer Institute for Graphic Design Studies at Rhode Island School of Design, specializing in Typography and Graphic Design. From 2013 to 2016, Lauren pursued their Master's Degree in Graphic Design at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.