Lauren Rosenbaum (she/her) | Researcher | lrosenbaum@omni.org

As a Researcher, Lauren works across OMNI’s content areas, assisting with data management, qualitative and quantitative data collection, technical assistance, and deliverable creation. Many of Lauren’s projects support OMNI’s continued work with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, including helping to manage the Peer Recovery Specialist Portal.

Lauren was formerly OMNI’s Marketing Manager and continues to help teams create eye-catching deliverables as a member of OMNI's Data Visualization Best Practice Team.

Outside of work, Lauren loves finding creative outlets like crocheting blankets for friends and family, glazing pottery, and exploring Illinois with her husband and dog, looking for the prettiest lakes to kayak in.

EDUCATION

Northwestern University
Master of Public Policy and Administration;

B.A., Political
Science and History,
Integrated Marketing Communications

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
First an artist, then a lawyer (because it was more pragmatic)

How do you take your coffee?
Iced almond milk mocha, AKA adult chocolate milk

What do you collect?
Patches from places I've traveled to that I sew on a pillow