Lauren Engel

Lauren Engel is an accomplished lead budget analyst currently serving in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development since January 2023. Prior to this role, Lauren accumulated significant experience at the Peace Corps from February 2015 to January 2023, where positions included Financial Management Specialist and Chief Administrative Officer for the Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection. Earlier career highlights include roles at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as Assistant Director of Development and Bookkeeper at The Home Depot. Lauren holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from McDaniel College and attended McDaniel College Budapest.