Lauren Sanders
About Lauren Sanders
Lauren Sanders serves as the Manager of Special Events at Clio, where she oversees the organization of the Clio Cloud Conference, including sourcing speakers and managing a large team. She previously held a leadership role at the Canadian Red Cross and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University.
Work at Clio
Lauren Sanders serves as the Manager of Special Events at Clio, a cloud-based legal technology company, since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for sourcing keynote speakers and entertainment for the Clio Cloud Conference. She leads a team of over 200 staff during the conference and directs discussions and approvals through the Executive Steering Committee. Her responsibilities also include reviewing internal presentations and coaching speakers to enhance their performance on stage.
Previous Experience at Canadian Red Cross
Before joining Clio, Lauren Sanders worked at the Canadian Red Cross as Chairperson for the initiative 'A Story to Tell and a Place for the Telling' within the Humanitarian Issues Program in the Lower Mainland Region. She held this position from 2010 to 2011, focusing on refugee issues and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Sanders earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Simon Fraser University, where she majored in History with a minor in Political Science, concentrating on Middle Eastern History. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in historical and political contexts, which informs her work in event management and public speaking.
Event Planning and Management Skills
In her current role, Lauren Sanders is involved in various aspects of event planning for the Clio Cloud Conference. She procures event technology for ticketing, onsite registration, and virtual events. Additionally, she plans attendee flow and manages the development of floor plans, incorporating innovative marketing opportunities to enhance the conference experience.