Lauren E. Smith

Lauren E. Smith, MBA, is an accomplished professional currently serving as a Budget Analyst at Urban Strategies, Inc. since November 2023, where responsibilities include supporting the annual budget process and facilitating staff engagement in budget training. Prior to this role, Lauren worked as a Treasury Analyst at Pedcor Investments from November 2020 to November 2023, focusing on updating internal systems and ensuring accurate cash flow. Lauren's experience also includes a significant tenure as Director of Sales, Finance, & Operations at Presidential Properties LLC from November 2013 to November 2020, overseeing various aspects of real estate transactions, finance management, and team leadership. Additionally, Lauren held the position of Finance Manager at Nationstar Mortgage from September 2010 to October 2013, where leadership and reporting were key responsibilities. Educationally, Lauren holds an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology-Religion & Philosophy from Fisk University.