Lauren King
About Lauren King
Lauren King is a Program Manager at Asurion with extensive experience in corporate social responsibility and educational initiatives.
Current Role at Asurion
Lauren King is currently serving as a Program Manager at Asurion. She started in this role in 2020 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. In addition to her current role, she has been working as a Compassion Forward Analyst since 2018 in the Greater Nashville Area, TN. Her work involves managing grants and supporting team members during times of need through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Previous Experience at Teach For America
Lauren King has extensive experience with Teach For America, having held various positions. She served as Manager of Corporate & Foundation Relations, External Affairs from 2017 to 2018 in the Greater Nashville Area. Prior to this, she was the Manager of Development and Public Affairs in Memphis, TN, in 2015. From 2013 to 2015, she worked as an Associate in Development, and from 2011 to 2013, she was a Corps Member and a teacher at Memphis City Schools.
Early Career and Internships
Lauren King's career began with several internships that provided a variety of experiences. She was an Intern for External Affairs at Points of Light Institute in 2011, a Development Intern at Berger Hirschberg Strategies in 2010, and a Studio Production Intern at WREG-TV in 2009. Additionally, she served as a Production Assistant at PBS in 2008 and completed an internship with the U.S. House of Representatives as a Capitol Hill Intern for Congressman Steve Cohen in the same year.
Educational Background
Lauren King holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Christian Brothers University, where she studied from 2012 to 2013. She also attended The George Washington University in 2010. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Spelman College, where she completed her studies from 2007 to 2011.
Grant and Fund Distribution
Lauren King has managed the distribution of over $600,000 in grants to employees in need through the Compassion Fund at Asurion. Additionally, she has contributed to granting over $1 million to eligible non-profits in the community through the Compassion Forward program. Her role involves significant expertise in promoting educational opportunities and supporting team members during challenging times through corporate social responsibility initiatives.