Lauren Nakashima

Lauren Nakashima has diverse work experience, beginning in 2012 as an intern at AwesomenessTV. From there, they worked at various companies and held roles such as Social Media Coordinator at White Plum, Media Relations Intern at the University of the Pacific Athletics, and Community Relations Intern at Stockton Heat Hockey Club. Lauren then became the Community Relations Manager at the Stockton Heat Hockey Club in 2016. In 2018, they joined thredUP as the Branding and Community Lead, followed by Retail Marketing Specialist. In 2020, Lauren started working as a Creative Learning Fund Content Creator (Contracted) at TikTok and also returned to thredUP as a member of the Goody Box and Thrift the Look Team. Their most recent position is UX Researcher at thredUP since February 2022.

From 2012 to 2016, Lauren Nakashima attended the University of the Pacific, where they studied Sports Management and pursued a Minor in Communications. Lauren completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree during that period.