Lauren Connolly
About Lauren Connolly
Lauren Connolly is a Human Capital Strategic Projects Analyst at Apollo Global Management Inc. in New York, where she has worked since 2019, and has a background in dance and choreography, holding a BFA from Rutgers University.
Work at Apollo Global Management
Lauren Connolly has been employed at Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2019, where she serves as a Human Capital Strategic Projects Analyst. In this role, she focuses on strategic initiatives related to human capital, contributing to the organization's overall effectiveness. Her tenure at Apollo spans five years, during which she has been based in New York, New York.
Previous Experience at Goldman Sachs
Before joining Apollo, Lauren Connolly worked at Goldman Sachs as an Executive Assistant from 2015 to 2019. During her four years in this position, she supported senior executives and contributed to the operational efficiency of the firm. Her experience at Goldman Sachs was located in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise in Dance
Lauren Connolly studied at Rutgers University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance Performance from 2006 to 2010. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in dance and performance, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles, including choreography and production management.
Choreography and Artistic Contributions
Lauren Connolly has made significant contributions to the dance community through her choreography, which has been showcased in cities such as New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and New Jersey. She has received multiple awards for her work, including the 2017 Dance on the Lawn Emerging Commissioned Choreographer Award and the 2017 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship Award.
Initiatives and Presentations
Lauren founded the Apollo Mindfulness Initiative, which aims to create environments that promote psychological safety and kinesthetic empathy. She has also presented on various topics related to emotional intelligence, movement leadership, holistic wellness, aesthetic development, and improvisation at a national level, sharing her expertise with a broader audience.