lauren good

Project management, sourcing and design for major architectural and identity and on-site branding projects

Sales, Project Design, Sourcing and Implementation of architectural graphics and branding projects

Transforming of malaria reduction program from paper-based voucher system to one using SMS-based mobile phone, short code technology. Logistics planning for value chain development involving more than 10,000 market actors including public health clinics, retailers, manufacturer, and distributors. Developing performance metrics for program to match expectations of the Tanzanian Health Ministry and project donors, USAID and UKAID/DFID

Building relationships between the University of Maryland to the event through student involvement, internship opportunities, and sponsorship development. The charity sponsor of this tournament is the Melwood organization that serves more than 2100 people with developmental disabilities in the greater Washington, DC area in areas of Job Training, Employment, Recreation, Life Skills and Housing

* After selling business to new owner, provided transition services in the areas of: * Technical training in sign and graphics business * Transition relations with clients, employees, and suppliers * Sales and marketing

* Served in leadership roles in development, strategy and management consulting. * Led board initiative to secure funding, purchase, and renovate headquarters in Kensington Maryland. * Met regularly with legislators regarding issues that affect the developmental disability service providers. * Chaired the executive committee, meeting monthly with the Executive Director to review key management issues.

Founded and grew company to become seventh largest sign firm in Washington D.C. area in 2005, as reported by The Washington Business Journal (Feb. 2005) Set strategy and managed daily operations as CEO for 25 years prior to selling the business in late 2005

A Canada-based NGO, MEDA delivers market-driven economic development programs that improve the livelihoods of millions of people living in poverty around the world. In his role, Lauren leads development projects and partnerships related to rural agriculture, finance, and value chain development, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.

member of finance and audit committee

Rolling Ridge Study Retreat is an ecumenical Christian community located on 1400 acres of wilderness near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Current facilities include a retreat house, meditation shelter, art cottage, and four staff houses. Retreat events focus on spirituality, meditative arts, earthkeeping, peacemaking and community. As former chair of the board, I am currently working with others to ensure the long-term stability of the organization and community. One current initiative is to complete a new eco-friendly, straw-bale staff house that can be seen at http://straw-bale.blogspot.com/

* Provide management consulting for businesses and non-profit organizations in areas of * Finance and Operations * Project Management and Design * Strategy development and implementation * Marketing, Architectural and Branding Identity * Best practices management

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aspires to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. Lauren's role in the Foundation is within the Global Development, Agricultural group working specifically to develop healthy and innovative seed value chains for crops critical to the poor and marginalized, especially in Africa.

Completed following AA degree at Prince George's Community College 1979"]