Lauren Espinosa
About Lauren Espinosa
Lauren Espinosa serves as the Director of Talent Management at CrowdStreet, where she has played a significant role in enhancing the company's recruitment strategies and operational efficiency. With extensive experience in talent acquisition across various organizations, she has contributed to the growth of CrowdStreet's investment platform.
Current Role at CrowdStreet
Lauren Espinosa serves as the Director of Talent Management at CrowdStreet, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees talent management strategies and initiatives, contributing to the company's mission of transforming real estate investing. Her leadership is focused on enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the investment process.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Lauren held various positions in talent acquisition. She worked at Jama Software as the Global Talent Acquisition Manager from 2014 to 2019, and at Webtrends as a Corporate Recruiter from 2012 to 2013. She also served as a Talent Business Partner at CrowdStreet from 2019 to 2020 and as a Manager of People Operations from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background
Lauren Espinosa studied at the University of Montana, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management. Additionally, she attended Portland Community College, where she achieved HR Certification, further enhancing her expertise in human resources and talent management.
Impact on CrowdStreet's Growth
At CrowdStreet, Lauren has played a significant role in the company's growth, which has facilitated over $1.90 billion in investments and distributed over $197 million to investors. She has been instrumental in creating a more efficient and trustworthy market for real estate investment participants, integrating commercial real estate investment expertise with proprietary technology.
Diverse Recruitment Experience
Lauren's recruitment experience spans multiple organizations and roles. She has worked at Intel Corporation in various capacities, including as a Technical Recruiter and Staffing Consultant. Her experience also includes positions at Cvent, Aerotek, and Jive Software, where she contributed to recruiting efforts in technical and corporate environments.