Lauren Parker

Lauren Parker, MBA, serves as the Director of Leadership Societies at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas since August 2021. Prior experience includes managing projects and events for Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities from March 2016 to August 2021, where responsibilities encompassed leading communications efforts, executing social media and email campaigns, managing fundraising events, and enhancing sponsor relationships. Previously, Lauren held roles at Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Pro Players Foundation, focusing on strategic initiatives and volunteer management, respectively. Additional experience includes event planning for Genesco Sports Enterprises and supporting broadcast operations for the Dallas Mavericks. Lauren holds a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Texas Christian University and an MBA with a concentration in Sports and Entertainment from the University of Dallas.