Lauren A. Koenig

Lauren A. Koenig has an extensive work experience, beginning with their role as a student at Ball State University in 2000. Lauren A. then worked as a Professor of English for the French Ministry of Education in 2004, followed by an Event Coordinator/Sales Associate role at Anita Dee Yacht Charters in 2006. In 2007, they became the Web & Media Manager/French Correspondent for The International Kitchen, where they enabled the company to win the coveted "Best Special Interest Product" awarded by The French Government Tourist Office in 2018. From 2010 to 2020, they were a Public Speaker/Model for TRUE Model Management. In 2020, they took on the role of Interim CMO/Brand Director for Orchid Black, a boutique advisory of former CEOs, CROs, CMOs, strategy execs, and board members. In 2021, they became a Startup Advisor for Associação Acredita Portugal, an international acceleration program. Finally, in 2022, they became the Chief Marketing Officer for CELITECH, a premium one-click connectivity platform for global travel providers, their customers, and their employees, where they won the Mobile Breakthrough Awards "Overall Wireless Broadband Solution of the Year" and the Phocuswright LAUNCH "Runner-up People's Choice Award" for Travel Innovation. Additionally, they serve as a Strategic Advisor for Look@.

Lauren A. Koenig attended Hinsdale South HS from 1996 to 2000. Lauren A. then attended Ball State University from 2000 to 2004, where they earned a B.A. in Telecommunications (News Option) with a Minor in French. In 2014, they attended General Assembly for Business Fundamentals & Tactics.