Lauren Anderson
Lauren recently began her MPH studies at UCLA within the Community Health Sciences department. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Business Administration. In the years leading up to her current academic pursuits, Lauren worked in various industries, initially as a Field Organizer for a 2020 presidential campaign and later as a research assistant in cardiac imaging/technology research. Before beginning her studies at the Fielding School of Public Health, she also spent time volunteering for the Canadian Courage Project, a non-profit organization that supports and provides services for unhoused youths. Through these experiences, Lauren cultivated a passion for being of service within the community through means of direct action and community-level interventions. Her research interests include mental health, childhood/adolescent development, racial disparities, and interventions for underrepresented, marginalized communities. Lauren is excited to join the CRAAWL Lab to work alongside peers and mentors with similar interests and goals to provide a more equitable and healthy future for all.