Lauren Williamson
About Lauren Williamson
Lauren Williamson is an International Assignments and Global Staff Care Specialist at Catholic Relief Services, where she has worked since 2018. She has a diverse background in global staff care, mental health, and training, with previous roles at Adventures In Missions and International Justice Mission.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Lauren Williamson has been serving as the International Assignments and Global Staff Care Specialist at Catholic Relief Services since 2018. In this role, she manages psycho-social support and critical incident intervention programs for staff and their families. She has developed a comprehensive Global Staff Care approach, which emphasizes pre-deployment resilience preparation and emergency medical evacuation. Additionally, she provides training on stress management, mental health, and self-care, contributing to the overall well-being of the organization's personnel.
Previous Experience in Missions and Education
Before her current position, Lauren Williamson worked at Adventures In Missions in various roles, including Trainer for The World Race and Mentor and Instructor with the Center for Global Action. Her experience spans from 2009 to 2015, during which she also served as a Mobilizer for Passport and The World Race Squad Leader. Additionally, she held roles at International Justice Mission, including Intern & Fellows Program Support and Recruiting Coordinator, from 2015 to 2018. This diverse background has equipped her with skills relevant to international assignments and staff care.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Williamson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Texas A&M University. She has furthered her education by obtaining certificates in Global Mental Health: Trauma & Recovery from Harvard Medical School and in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida. These educational qualifications enhance her expertise in managing staff care and support in international settings.
Background in Student Recreation and Leadership
Prior to her roles in international missions and staff care, Lauren Williamson worked at Texas A&M University as a Supervisor at the Student Recreation Center from 2006 to 2009. This experience provided her with foundational leadership skills and an understanding of community engagement, which she has applied in her subsequent roles in mission organizations and global staff care.