Lauren Leiken

Lauren (Jones) Leiken has over eight years of experience in fundraising, database management, and public relations. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Stevens Institute of Technology, Lauren has previously held roles as Development Services Associate and Development Services Coordinator, focusing on database management and support for development and alumni staff. Prior experience includes working as the Database & Event Operations Manager at Children's Aid and Family Services, where key responsibilities involved maintaining donor records and coordinating event documentation. Earlier roles include internships in public relations and social media, contributing significantly to communications efforts at The Valerie Fund and Allure Marketing Group. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations from Montclair State University and an Associate’s Degree in Science from Bergen Community College.