Lauren Padgett

Lauren Padgett currently serves as the Director of Resource Development at HopeLink Behavioral Health, a position held since February 2016, after demonstrating leadership as Manager of Volunteers and Events. Previous experience includes a role as Communications Specialist at Fairfax County Government and Community Engagement & Development Manager at Homestretch Incorporated, where key achievements involved managing significant fundraising events, volunteer programs, and communications initiatives. Lauren's early career includes roles at Child Development Resources and Manna Project International, focusing on child development and community advocacy. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Spanish from James Madison University, with additional education from the University of Salamanca.