Lauren Kanakos Apone

Lauren Kanakos Apone is an experienced professional in contract management and project administration, currently serving as a Contract Specialist at the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences since June 2015. Previously, Lauren held the position of Administrative Analyst at the City of Lemoore from March 2008 to August 2015, where responsibilities included overseeing the construction operations of a compressed natural gas fueling station and managing over 25 grants totaling over $6 million. Prior experience also includes roles as Project Manager at Moore Twining Associates, directing environmental site investigations, and as an Environmental Specialist at US Ecology Texas, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Lauren holds an MBA from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management and Policy from Cornell University.