Lauren Gilchrist

Lauren Gilchrist is currently the Director at The Philadelphia Orchestra. Prior to their current position, Lauren Gilchrist served as the Sr. Vice President, Sr. Director of Research for JLL from December 2014 to June 2021. In their role at JLL, Lauren Gilchrist was responsible for the strategic direction of JLL Philadelphia’s research platform, which included development of JLL’s proprietary research data platform, economic data, demographic data, market overviews, and broker and client ad hoc requests. Lauren Gilchrist also led leasing and capital markets business development efforts, including investor market overviews, tenant rep and agency business development meetings, and formal pitches. In addition, Lauren Gilchrist led JLL Philadelphia’s media relations strategy through the development of timely, engaging content and fielding press inquiries. Lauren Gilchrist managed a team of 3-4 analysts and created new revenue opportunities through the development and execution of consulting assignments. Some of Lauren Gilchrist’s notable clients include the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, the Durst Organization, and Brandywine Realty Trust.

Lauren Gilchrist has been invited to give numerous presentations on their work in the field of real estate. Some of these presentations include “RMA Philly Commercial Real Estate Panel Discussion” for the Risk Management Association, “State of the Local Economy & Real Estate Markets for the Residential & Commercial Sectors” for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, “Local Emerging Trends in Real Estate

Lauren Gilchrist has a Masters in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, with a concentration in Urban & Regional Economic Development and International Trade & Development. Lauren also has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bucknell University, with a concentration in Management, Theatre, and Economics.