Lauren Drake

Lauren Drake is an experienced clinical leader with a strong passion for continuous quality improvement and innovation in behavioral health.

She specializes in Measurement Based Care (MBC) and the Collaborative Care Management (CoCM) model and currently holds an active Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) designation in Washington.

Lauren pursued her education with a focus on Social Work, earning a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Northwestern University. She also studied at Universidad de Sevilla and the University of Chicago.

Throughout her career, Lauren has held significant roles in various organizations, including being the Sr. Quality Manager at Rula, Director of Clinical Strategy & Quality and Associate Clinical Director at Quartet Health, Program Manager at UW Medicine, Population Health Depression Program Care Manager at UW Medicine, Clinical Operations Manager at THIRA Health, Licensed Clinical Therapist at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Clinical Intern at Columbia College Chicago, Social Work Intern at AgeOptions, and Executive Assistant at the Center for Independent Futures.