Lauren Jordan
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Korean Elementary proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Emma Strother
Lauren's commitment to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in DC and beyond in an equitable and inclusive way is inspiring. I had the pleasure of working with Lauren for three years at LearnServe International, where she built creative curriculum and pedagogy to bring social entrepreneurship into the classroom for hundreds of DC-area youth. Above all, I was impressed by Lauren's determination to empower youth voices in a genuine, intentional way throughout her process. Lauren would be a true asset for any positions requiring an interdisciplinary approach to social impact and comes with my heartfelt recommendation!
Errin Saunders
Lauren and I have worked on 2 competitions together: The Small Business School Challenge and the Venture Capital Investment Competition. Lauren is a leader. She pairs a strategic mindset with a practical understanding of how to accomplish something in an ambiguous environment. Lauren is a uniquely gifted relationship manager, both internally for the teams she leads and externally with clients, by communicating persuasively and by managing people based on their individual strengths. Further, Lauren has an eye for process improvements - as a leader, she will map out a path to accomplish something, and course correct iteratively as needed to maximize productivity. It has been a pleasure to work with - and learn from - Lauren.
Emma Strother
Lauren's commitment to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in DC and beyond in an equitable and inclusive way is inspiring. I had the pleasure of working with Lauren for three years at LearnServe International, where she built creative curriculum and pedagogy to bring social entrepreneurship into the classroom for hundreds of DC-area youth. Above all, I was impressed by Lauren's determination to empower youth voices in a genuine, intentional way throughout her process. Lauren would be a true asset for any positions requiring an interdisciplinary approach to social impact and comes with my heartfelt recommendation!
Errin Saunders
Lauren and I have worked on 2 competitions together: The Small Business School Challenge and the Venture Capital Investment Competition. Lauren is a leader. She pairs a strategic mindset with a practical understanding of how to accomplish something in an ambiguous environment. Lauren is a uniquely gifted relationship manager, both internally for the teams she leads and externally with clients, by communicating persuasively and by managing people based on their individual strengths. Further, Lauren has an eye for process improvements - as a leader, she will map out a path to accomplish something, and course correct iteratively as needed to maximize productivity. It has been a pleasure to work with - and learn from - Lauren.
Emma Strother
Lauren's commitment to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in DC and beyond in an equitable and inclusive way is inspiring. I had the pleasure of working with Lauren for three years at LearnServe International, where she built creative curriculum and pedagogy to bring social entrepreneurship into the classroom for hundreds of DC-area youth. Above all, I was impressed by Lauren's determination to empower youth voices in a genuine, intentional way throughout her process. Lauren would be a true asset for any positions requiring an interdisciplinary approach to social impact and comes with my heartfelt recommendation!
Errin Saunders
Lauren and I have worked on 2 competitions together: The Small Business School Challenge and the Venture Capital Investment Competition. Lauren is a leader. She pairs a strategic mindset with a practical understanding of how to accomplish something in an ambiguous environment. Lauren is a uniquely gifted relationship manager, both internally for the teams she leads and externally with clients, by communicating persuasively and by managing people based on their individual strengths. Further, Lauren has an eye for process improvements - as a leader, she will map out a path to accomplish something, and course correct iteratively as needed to maximize productivity. It has been a pleasure to work with - and learn from - Lauren.
Emma Strother
Lauren's commitment to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in DC and beyond in an equitable and inclusive way is inspiring. I had the pleasure of working with Lauren for three years at LearnServe International, where she built creative curriculum and pedagogy to bring social entrepreneurship into the classroom for hundreds of DC-area youth. Above all, I was impressed by Lauren's determination to empower youth voices in a genuine, intentional way throughout her process. Lauren would be a true asset for any positions requiring an interdisciplinary approach to social impact and comes with my heartfelt recommendation!
Errin Saunders
Lauren and I have worked on 2 competitions together: The Small Business School Challenge and the Venture Capital Investment Competition. Lauren is a leader. She pairs a strategic mindset with a practical understanding of how to accomplish something in an ambiguous environment. Lauren is a uniquely gifted relationship manager, both internally for the teams she leads and externally with clients, by communicating persuasively and by managing people based on their individual strengths. Further, Lauren has an eye for process improvements - as a leader, she will map out a path to accomplish something, and course correct iteratively as needed to maximize productivity. It has been a pleasure to work with - and learn from - Lauren.
Credentials
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Facilitation Certification
Voltage ControlJul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
IBMApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Georgetown Summer Launch Incubator Alumnus
Georgetown University McDonough School of BusinessJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Social Impact Analysis
AcumenAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Business Models for Social Impact
+AcumenJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization
CourseraSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Advanced (Estimated)
DuolingoAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Intermediate (Estimated)
DuolingoAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Group 2.Social and behavioral research investigators and key personnel.
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMar, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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REDF
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accelerator Manager
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Apr 2022 - Present
At REDF, we’re building an economy that works. For everyone. We discover and back social entrepreneurs across the United States that employ people striving to overcome employment barriers like homelessness or incarceration. These mission-driven businesses, called employment social enterprises, exist because they see untapped talent in their communities not by the barriers they’ve faced, but for the strengths they hold. At REDF, we’re building an economy that works. For everyone. We discover and back social entrepreneurs across the United States that employ people striving to overcome employment barriers like homelessness or incarceration. These mission-driven businesses, called employment social enterprises, exist because they see untapped talent in their communities not by the barriers they’ve faced, but for the strengths they hold.
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StartingBloc
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Innovation Fellow
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Oct 2018 - Present
StartingBloc exists to convene, grow, and support the leaders that today's challenges require. Our StartingBloc Institutes offer transformative training to 400+ purpose-driven professionals, social entrepreneurs, activists, and innovators each year. We have run programs in New Delhi, London, New Orleans, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and New York. This year we add Raleigh-Durham, NC to the list. Our ecosystem spans over 2,800 Fellows across the globe, twenty regional chapters, a pro-bono coaching program, and a generous and thriving community. Our Fellows are from 57 countries, embedded in the communities that they serve, and tackling root causes. They range in age from 18-70, averaging 30 years old. Over 100 social enterprises have been launched by StartingBloc Fellows. Show less
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4.0
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Measurement and Evaluation Consultant
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Jul 2021 - Jan 2023
As a Measurement and Evaluation Consultants, I advise Essentials fellows on metrics to assess the success of the ideas they have to improve education.Essentials Metrics and Evaluation Consultants create an environment where their expertise inresearch, evaluation, and learning are used to provide a premiere fellowship experience for their assigned fellows.
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Essentials Coach
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Jun 2021 - Jan 2023
4.0 invests in new, community-centered models of education, and provides coaching, curriculum, community and cash to those with the imagination to create a more equitable education ecosystem.As an Essentials Coach, I work with 5 venture teams using an anti-racist, holistic, culturally responsive and sustaining, emotionally intelligent, context & content-based, and growth oriented-lens. Motivate: galvanize fellows into action● Pace: help fellows calendar their fellowship experience to meet all requirements● Facilitate: calls, exercises, and discussions to propel the ideation process forward● Advise: fellows in ideating ways to approach their problem.● Support: fellows in meeting their fellowship expectations and deadlines● Critique: offers specific, actionable, and goal-oriented feedback that is aligned and supports theoverall health of the fellows’ idea.● Thought Partner: offer creative insights and information that challenges their thinking andmodifies their approach to navigating complex problems.● Transform: shift the way fellows think about their idea/ventures, problem, community-affected,approach and solution. Show less
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Anacostia Impact Fund
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Vice President of Borrower Relations
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Oct 2020 - Feb 2022
The Fund makes small low-interest loans to small businesses owned by low- and moderate-income D.C. residents, with an emphasis on historically disadvantaged Wards 7 and 8. Promote the fund to various small businesses and small business organizations Ensure good relationships with existing borrowers and timely payment from borrowers Advise the VP of Student Development on intern placement Inform the VP of Underwriting on existing borrowers’ applications for further funding The Fund makes small low-interest loans to small businesses owned by low- and moderate-income D.C. residents, with an emphasis on historically disadvantaged Wards 7 and 8. Promote the fund to various small businesses and small business organizations Ensure good relationships with existing borrowers and timely payment from borrowers Advise the VP of Student Development on intern placement Inform the VP of Underwriting on existing borrowers’ applications for further funding
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Beyond The Billion® (launched as The Billion Dollar Fund for Women®)
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Venture Fellow
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
Beyond the Billion catalyzes capital for innovative, venture-backable women-founded companies. Beyond the Billion catalyzes capital for innovative, venture-backable women-founded companies.
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InSITE
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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InSITE Fellow
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
Engage in semester-long consulting projects for emerging companies Design go to market strategy for Finply | Fall 2020 Engage in semester-long consulting projects for emerging companies Design go to market strategy for Finply | Fall 2020
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MomBa Cares
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Washington DC
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Co-Founder and COO
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
MomBa is an online consultancy platform that provides businesses with the tools and resources needed to increase and maintain retention and productivity rates through supporting working mothers. MomBa is an online consultancy platform that provides businesses with the tools and resources needed to increase and maintain retention and productivity rates through supporting working mothers.
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LearnServe International
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Seeding Social Innovation Program Director
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Aug 2016 - Mar 2020
Program Management: •Refine strategic vision and rollout for the SSI program •Maintain consistent, professional communication with key SSI stakeholders, including school administrators, teachers, funders, board members, and LearnServe staff •Implement systems for tracking program budget and expenses •Oversee successful program event implementation, including fall and spring program showcase Work with Schools: •Recruit new schools, including developing marketing materials, identifying school targets, creating and maintaining positive relationships with school decision makers, and moving schools through on-boarding process •Support existing schools, including planning teacher trainings, conducting 1:1 teacher consultation sessions, and fostering a community of SSI facilitators Corporate Engagement: •Identify corporate and foundation prospects •Work with the development lead to create relationships with corporate partners and foundations interested in SSI, and implement a system for tracking interactions with prospects •Develop a system to manage corporate employee volunteers including venture mentors both at participating schools and corporate offices Evaluation and Reports: •Assist in design and completion of reports and surveys, in close cooperation with the LearnServe COO. Show less
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Lawrence Technological University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Robofest Associate
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2016
Prepare and participate in local Robofest orientations, Robofest competitions, and EV3 Workshops Liaise between community participants and Robofest Office Research methods of inclusion for differently able participants Prepare and participate in local Robofest orientations, Robofest competitions, and EV3 Workshops Liaise between community participants and Robofest Office Research methods of inclusion for differently able participants
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NYU Tandon School of Engineering
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant for Community Service
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Aug 2012 - Jul 2014
Researched, created, and implemented engineer-cetric civic engagement initiative, The Poly Project Coordinated logistics for community service opportunities for the NYU-Poly community Developed and maintained internal and external relationships throughout the NYU campus and Brooklyn Created Social Change Model of Leadership based assessment tools for service activities and leadership positions Researched, created, and implemented engineer-cetric civic engagement initiative, The Poly Project Coordinated logistics for community service opportunities for the NYU-Poly community Developed and maintained internal and external relationships throughout the NYU campus and Brooklyn Created Social Change Model of Leadership based assessment tools for service activities and leadership positions
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Indiana University Bloomington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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ACUHOI Intern - Residential Services
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Obtained feedback from current staff members on implementation and evaluation of residential advisor training Researched best practices for residential advisor training Revamped former resident advisor training manual Obtained feedback from current staff members on implementation and evaluation of residential advisor training Researched best practices for residential advisor training Revamped former resident advisor training manual
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International House
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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All Nations Fellow
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
Coordinated the logistics of the All Nations Celebration, International House's largest event Recruited 200+ volunteers Advertised the event to current residents and alumni Coordinated the logistics of the All Nations Celebration, International House's largest event Recruited 200+ volunteers Advertised the event to current residents and alumni
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City Year
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Corps Member
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
Tutored eight 5th graders in literacy to improve course performance Developed and implement literacy curriculum for an afterschool program Introduced and administer initiatives to ensure the completion of goals as the Evaluation Coordinator of Goss Elementary Mentored a group of four 5th graders by encouraging improved behavior Fostered spirit in Corp Members as the Physical Training Co-Captain Tutored eight 5th graders in literacy to improve course performance Developed and implement literacy curriculum for an afterschool program Introduced and administer initiatives to ensure the completion of goals as the Evaluation Coordinator of Goss Elementary Mentored a group of four 5th graders by encouraging improved behavior Fostered spirit in Corp Members as the Physical Training Co-Captain
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University of Michigan
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Advisor
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Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
Helped create and maintain an inclusive community. Enforced housing policies in the resident hall. Planned community building activities. Helped create and maintain an inclusive community. Enforced housing policies in the resident hall. Planned community building activities.
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Student Employee
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Sep 2009 - Apr 2011
Enforced security policies at sporting events. Expanded my understanding of behind the scenes police work. Completed various office-related tasks. Enforced security policies at sporting events. Expanded my understanding of behind the scenes police work. Completed various office-related tasks.
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Georgetown University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, Social Impact -
2012 - 2014
New York University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration -
2008 - 2011
University of Michigan
BA, Sociology
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