Lauren W. currently serves as an HR professional focused on Physician Provider Recruitment at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a position held since March 2024. Prior to this role, Lauren was a Senior Talent Manager at Flare from June 2022 to November 2023 and held various positions at BAE Systems, Inc., including Talent Acquisition Manager and Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist from July 2017 to June 2022. Lauren's earlier experience includes serving as the Recruitment & Diversity Coordinator at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (March 2014 - June 2017) and as an Academic Advisor & Recruiter at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (September 2013 - March 2014). Lauren began a career at Old Dominion University, where responsibilities included Office Assistant from January 2010 to May 2013. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Education from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Old Dominion University.