Meet Lauren Barley, a driven professional with a wealth of experience in driving positive impact, innovation, and outreach. With a Master's in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Stanford University, Barley is a conscientious senior manager who excels at both strategy and execution. Her expertise in outreach, engagement, networking, market analysis, research, and communications has been honed through her past roles, including Executive Director at Stanford Professionals In Real Estate (SPIRE), Director of Outreach at Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), and Special Projects Consultant for various clients such as Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Ariat International, and SIEPR. Her ability to optimize decision making and engagement is unparalleled, leveraging her research, analysis, and persuasive communication skills. Barley's leadership and strategic planning abilities have led her to create and execute outreach events and thought leadership programs that have brought significant impact to institutions where she has worked. Her excellence in finance, accounting, and budgeting, combined with her global tax specialist, auditor, and CPA experiences, has enabled her to excel in her work.