Lauren Reinert, Mph
About Lauren Reinert, Mph
Lauren Reinert, MPH, is the Associate Consumer Insights Manager at General Mills, with extensive experience in product research and consumer insights from her tenure at The J.M. Smucker Company.
Title and Current Role
Lauren Reinert currently holds the position of Associate Consumer Insights Manager at General Mills. In this role, she leverages her extensive background in product research and consumer insights to contribute to the company’s strategic initiatives. She integrates consumer trends and data into actionable insights to influence product development and marketing strategies.
Previous Experience at The J.M. Smucker Company
Lauren Reinert spent a significant portion of her career at The J.M. Smucker Company. She served in various roles, including Senior Technologist- Products Research from 2018 to 2022 in Orrville, Ohio, Technologist- Products Research from 2015 to 2018 in Greater Los Angeles Area, Innovation Systems Analyst from 2014 to 2015 in Orrville, Ohio, and Lab Technician from 2012 to 2014 in Orrville, Ohio. Over these years, she contributed to product research and innovation systems, playing a key role in the company’s approach to product development.
Early Career and Internships
Before her tenure at The J.M. Smucker Company, Lauren Reinert gained early career experience through internships and roles that built a strong foundation for her professional journey. She interned at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in 2011, where she gained valuable health-related research experience. Additionally, she completed an internship at Children's Hunger Alliance, contributing to initiatives aimed at reducing child hunger and improving nutrition.
Education and Academic Achievements
Lauren Reinert has a robust academic background. She earned a Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Kent State University from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Kent State University from 2007 to 2012. Her educational journey also includes attending Brecksville Broadview Heights High School from 2001 to 2005.
Leadership and Organizational Skills
During her time at Kent State University, Lauren Reinert demonstrated her leadership and organizational skills as the President of the Student Dietetic Association from 2011 to 2012. In this role, she led the association's activities, coordinated events, and provided guidance to peers in the field of dietetics, enhancing her leadership profile and gaining valuable experience in managing teams and projects.