Lauren Mead

Senior Operations Program Associate

Lauren Mead is the senior operations program associate for the Southern Education Foundation, supporting a range of important functions and assisting the COO with key projects. Previously, Lauren served as program manager at MedShare International, an organization focused on alleviating global health disparities. She focused heavily on program evaluation, volunteer efficiency, and waste reduction. She also managed volunteer operations, corporate events, and distribution of much-needed medical supplies during COVID-19 across greater Atlanta. With more than a decade of work in the nonprofit finance and fundraising, she has previously hosted galas, written grants and impact reports, and managed donor relationships. Lauren also stays involved in local politics, having served as campaign finance manager for a successful grassroots city council campaign. Lauren holds a bachelor’s in English and creative writing from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in public administration from Georgia State University.