Lawren Cooper
About Lawren Cooper
Lawren Cooper is a Sustainability Manager at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Huntsville, Alabama, with over 20 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental management across various industries.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Lawren Cooper has served as the Sustainability Manager at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2011. In this role, Cooper focuses on integrating sustainable practices within the organization, contributing to the company's commitment to environmental stewardship. The position is based in Huntsville, Alabama, where Cooper has been instrumental in developing initiatives that promote sustainability across various projects.
Previous Experience in Health, Safety, and Environment
Prior to joining Barry-Wehmiller, Lawren Cooper held several managerial positions related to health, safety, and environmental practices. From 2004 to 2006, Cooper worked at Siemens as a manager in global health, safety, and environment. Following this role, Cooper was employed at PepsiCo from 2006 to 2008 as a manager of health, safety, and environment, and continued at PepsiCo until 2011 as a manager of environmental sustainability.
Research Analyst Experience
Lawren Cooper began their career as a Research Analyst at ICF International from 2000 to 2002. In this role, Cooper contributed to various research projects, focusing on environmental and sustainability issues. This early experience laid the foundation for a career dedicated to promoting health and safety standards in corporate environments.
Educational Background
Lawren Cooper earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where they studied from 1996 to 2000. Following this, Cooper pursued a Master of Public Health at the University of Michigan from 2002 to 2004. This educational background has equipped Cooper with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in sustainability and public health.
Experience in Marine Biology and Sailing
Before entering the corporate sector, Lawren Cooper worked as a sailboat captain and marine biology instructor at Sail Caribbean from 1998 to 2001. This role involved teaching marine biology concepts while leading sailing trips, providing practical experience in environmental education and conservation.