Lauren Edwards

Lauren Edwards is a seasoned communication professional with extensive experience in internal communications and digital marketing strategies. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Communication Journeys at YPO, Lauren oversees internal communication campaigns and manages the marketing automation platform, ensuring quality communication to members through strategic segmentation and data analysis. Previous roles at YPO included Internal Communications Manager and Contract Broadcast Email Manager. Lauren has also contributed to academia as an Instructor of Record in photography at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Earlier career positions include administrative support roles at Weill Cornell Medical College and Vinfen, Inc., alongside hands-on experience in child life and outreach work. Lauren holds an MFA from the University of Illinois Chicago and a BS in Psychology and Fine Arts from Northeastern University.