As Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, Lauren leads Fanatics’ national partnership with Make-A-Wish, where she ensures wish kids and their families receive unforgettable experiences through the power of sports. Throughout the wish journey, Lauren works across Fanatics’ operating companies and with league and team partners, helping to amplify wish experiences and bring joy and hope to children facing critical illnesses with surprise athlete meet-and greets, providing wish kids with custom merchandise, hosting shopping experiences at Fanatics-run retail stores, and more.

She also oversees the fulfillment of All In Challenge auctions and sweepstakes, extending the long-term impact of one of the largest sports and entertainment-driven digital fundraisers that raised nearly $60M to feed those in need during the pandemic. In addition, Lauren manages VIP engagement at philanthropy-sponsored charity events, delivering mission-driven experiences that deepen relationships with our exclusive athletes, strengthen connections with clients and operating companies by providing them access to these unique opportunities, and celebrate community impact.

Lauren brings over 11 years of experience at Fanatics, where she held pivotal roles spearheading trade shows that elevated both brand presence and memorabilia offerings, as well as executing exclusive athlete events that created once-in-a-lifetime experiences for fans and deepened brand loyalty. Her background reflects a deep understanding of the sports industry and a proven ability to deliver high-touch, high-impact philanthropic activations.