Lauren Cleland

Lauren Cleland currently serves as the Vice President of Strategic Marketing at Visit Savannah, a position held since May 2015, where key responsibilities include leading the marketing department, overseeing paid media and strategic planning, and integrating advanced marketing technology. Previous roles at Visit Savannah include Director of Marketing & Data Intelligence and Director of Digital Marketing, where Lauren focused on media buying, digital marketing initiatives, and analytics. Prior experience includes a Communications Specialist role at the Georgia Department of Economic Development and a Marketing Manager position at Hotel Indigo-Athens. Lauren holds a B.A. in Mass Communications from the University of Georgia and has received multiple accolades for excellence in the tourism marketing field, including recognition as a Top Woman in Travel and being named in the Destination's International 30 Under 30.