Lauren E. Smith

Lauren E. Smith is a seasoned professional in social behavior change and community engagement, currently serving as a Social Behaviour Change Specialist at the World Food Programme since October 2019. Previous roles include positions at the Malaria Consortium as a Social and Behaviour Change Communication Specialist, and as a Community Engagement and Accountability Consultant with Rode Kruis Nederland. Lauren has also worked as a Community Engagement Delegate for the Swedish Red Cross, a Nutrition Consultant at UNICEF, and a Technical Advisor at The University of British Columbia. Early career experience includes working as a Financial Analyst at Scotiabank. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Food and Resource Economics from The University of British Columbia and a Bachelor's degree in International Economics and Finance from Ryerson University. Currently, Lauren is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Systems Research at the University of Toronto.