Lauren started her public accounting career with Hood & Strong and for more than a decade was instrumental in developing proposals, coordinating in-house training, and serving as a member of the firm’s Process Innovation Group. As an Audit Manager, Lauren oversees the comprehensive audit process for closely held businesses and nonprofit organizations. Lauren is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the California Society of CPAs. She holds a B.S. in Accounting and Information Systems from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.