Lauren McGwin

Lauren McGwin has a diverse work experience that spans various institutions and roles. Starting in 2010, they worked as an Audience Development and Curatorial Intern at The Women's Library, London Metropolitan University, before transitioning to positions such as Graduate Research Assistant, Library at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and Fine & Decorative Arts Specialist at Quinn's Auction Gallery. In 2013, they held multiple internships and roles, including Decorative Arts Ceramic Intern at Tudor Place Historic House and Garden and Curatorial Intern and Research Assistant at the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History. In 2014, McGwin worked as a Curatorial and Collections Management Intern at the U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Reception Rooms, and as a Librarian at The Smithsonian Associates-George Mason University. Lauren then joined the White House Historical Association, where they worked in various positions such as Editorial Consultant, Production Manager for Books and Special Projects, Editorial and Production Director, and currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Publishing.

Lauren McGwin completed their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art (Ceramics) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania from 2007 to 2011. Lauren then pursued their Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in History of Decorative Arts at Smithsonian Associates- George Mason University from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, they briefly attended London Metropolitan University in 2010, although the specific degree and field of study for this period are not provided.