Lauren Thurston

Lauren Thurston currently serves as the Business Programs Coordinator for Bedford County, Virginia, starting in September 2024. Prior to this role, Lauren was the Marketing and Communications Manager at Up to Par Management, LLC, from November 2021 to July 2024, where responsibilities included designing promotional materials and managing social media engagement. Experience as a Creative Assistant at Target Mix Marketing involved assisting clients with various design projects and content scheduling from March 2021 to May 2023. Earlier roles include Sales Representative at Custom Ink and customer service positions at Blue Ridge Bagels and Bagelicious, showcasing a solid foundation in customer service and teamwork. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Communications from Liberty University, earned between 2017 and 2020.