Lauren joined the Center in December 2019 and serves as a Senior Project Coordinator. In this role she provides administrative, logistical, and project support to several pediatric-facing initiatives that aim to promote the healthy development of all young children through empowerment of caregivers and pediatricians. Previously, Lauren worked at Boston Children’s Hospital as a Certified Child Life Specialist. Lauren holds an M.S. in child life and family centered care from Wheelock College (now Boston University) and a B.A. in public policy from the University of Delaware.