Hi, I'm Lauren

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My Design Story

I started my design career after a long journey of researching human-computer interactions (HCI), building front-end websites, developing Python coding classes for intelligence analysts, and creating Lean-Startup workshops in government, academia, and the private sector.

Working my way from designing websites and applications in Microsoft Paint to being the lead designer piecing together a multi-product suite, I learned that I enjoy the challenge of chasing down answers to difficult questions and having hard conversations about strategic goals. I believe that leaning into resistance provides an opportunity for learning and helps create transparency between stakeholders.

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After Hours

I am a life-long learner, avid cook, gardener, runner, and traveler. I believe that a homemade dessert will always make your day better. One day I hope to live abroad, qualify for the Boston Marathon, and have a cut-flower garden. I currently live with my husband, our son and our dog in the suburbs of Boston.

Where I've Been

2022
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Present

Sr. Product Designer

Alteryx
Massachusetts, USA
2021

Product Designer

Alteryx
Colorado, USA
2019

Adjunct Lecturer

University of Colorado Boulder
Colorado, USA
2017 - 2021

Data Scientist

United States Department of Defense
Colorado, USA

Awards and Honors

Innovative and Thriving Woman Award

"[Lauren] embodied the value of diversifying a small team - bringing a unique blend of talent in data science, pedagogy, and user experience to the team."

2021 Women's History Month
United States Department of Defense

United States Intelligence Community Instructional Design and Development of the Year Award

Played a key role in designing, developing and maintaining an innovative internal landing page that provides the agency and foreign partner customers with a one-stop, fully accessible resource for Jupyter notebook training.

2020 Department of Defense
United States Department of Defense

Department of Defense Innovation Award

Received agency-wide acclamation for exceptional teamwork, collaboration, and success in creating an unparalleled environment and application for innovating and sharing tradecraft within the agency and to its foreign partner.

2018 Department of Defense
United States Department of Defense