Lauren joined Tourism Vancouver Island in April 2019 and has taken on the new role of Corporate Communications Specialist. Responsible for industry-facing communications and branding, stakeholder relations, corporate media relations and more, Lauren brings a wealth of experience from prior work in the public service and not-for-profit sectors. Driven by community contribution and volunteering, Lauren is deeply engaged within the LGBTQ2++ community on the Island and facilitates Safer Spaces & Inclusivity training and policy development for businesses and organizations; organizes accessible recreation opportunities for the trans and gender-diverse community; and has given thousands of hours to founding, organizing, fundraising, and serving through Pride Societies.