Lauren Banks

Lauren Banks is an Associate at Vantage Leadership Consulting. Lauren has previously worked as a Faculty Assistant at Dominican University, a Special Projects Assistant at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, a Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Shades of Stem, a Text Book Associate at T.I.S. College Bookstore, and a Management Analyst at Carter and Reynolds Consulting Firm.

Lauren has always been passionate about helping others and making a difference in their community. As a Faculty Assistant, they conceived and delivered original lesson plans to a class of forty graduate students. At the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, they increased the number of minorities at the District through mentorship and recruitment. Lauren also helped pass an ordinance for safe disposal of pharmaceuticals in Cook County. In addition, Lauren implemented water conservation workshops for Chicago Public Schools which have reached a total of over 1,000 students. Lauren also cultivated a partnership with Chicago’s Gardeneers program to donate rain barrels to low income community gardens and dropped off over 373 cubic yards of bio solids.

Lauren is a driven individual who is always looking for ways to help others. Lauren is passionate about their work and takes pride in making a positive impact on their community.

Lauren Banks has a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Master's degree in Biomedical Science from Roosevelt University, and a Post Baccalaureate in Medical Science from Dominican University. Lauren also has a High School Diploma from Marian Catholic High School.