Lauren Friedland
About Lauren Friedland
Lauren Friedland is a People Operations Manager at ElevateBio, with a background in human resources and operations spanning several companies, including bluebird bio and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.
Work at ElevateBio
Lauren Friedland serves as the People Operations Manager at ElevateBio, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various aspects of human resources and people operations within the organization. Her work focuses on enhancing employee experience and optimizing HR processes to support the company's growth and mission.
Previous Experience at bluebird bio
Lauren Friedland has extensive experience at bluebird bio, where she held multiple roles. She worked as a People Operations Assistant Manager for 7 months in 2021, following her tenure as a People Operations and HRIS Specialist from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Recruiting Systems and Reporting Specialist II for 1 year, contributing to the company's HR functions and recruitment strategies.
Background in Human Resources
Before her time at bluebird bio, Lauren Friedland worked at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island as an Associate HR Analyst from 2017 to 2019. She also gained experience as an Associate Benefit Coordinator at Hilb Group New England for 5 months in 2017. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in human resources and benefits administration.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Friedland earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background in accounting complements her expertise in human resources, enabling her to approach people operations with a strong analytical perspective.
Early Career Experience
Lauren's early career includes a position as an Office Manager at Onyx Hotel, where she worked for 4 months in 2016. This role provided her with valuable experience in office administration and management, contributing to her overall skill set in operations and human resources.