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Lauren Cove
Higher Education Scholar Practitioner
Lauren Anne Cove, M.Ed. is a higher education professional with over 20 years of experience in leadership development, social justice education, and fraternity and sorority life.4 She currently serves as a Senior Leadership & Employee Experience Specialist at Southwest Airlines, a position she has held for about a year.2
Prior to her current role, Lauren worked at Southern Methodist University (SMU) as a Residential Community Director for Armstrong Commons.1 In this position, she was responsible for building relationships with students, creating a sense of community within the residence hall and across campus, and assisting with administrative operations.3
Lauren's educational background includes:
- A Master's degree in Educational Administration with a focus on College and Student Personnel Administration from The University of Texas at Austin
- A Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- A Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Human Rights and Social Justice from SMU1
Throughout her career, Lauren has been involved in various educational and leadership initiatives:
- She has served as a Co-Lead Facilitator for LeaderShape, Inc., a non-profit organization focused on creating a more just, caring, and thriving world
- Lauren is a 2011 graduate of the Social Justice Training Institute (SJTI)
- She has worked as a Facilitator and Researcher for the Collaborative for Fostering Equity in STEM Education at Station11
Lauren Anne Cove is known for her expertise in leadership development, social justice education, and student affairs, with a strong focus on creating inclusive and supportive environments for students in higher education settings.4
