Lauren Ogren
About Lauren Ogren
Lauren Ogren is the Associate Manager of Product Development and Innovation at Little Spoon, with a background in food science and technology and extensive experience in the food and beverages industry.
Current Role at Little Spoon
Lauren Ogren serves as the Associate Manager of Product Development and Innovation at Little Spoon since 2023. Her role involves overseeing the development and innovation of new products, leveraging her extensive background in food science and technology. She works out of New York, New York, contributing her expertise to the company's mission of providing quality children's meals.
Previous Experience at KIND
Before joining Little Spoon, Lauren Ogren accumulated valuable experience at KIND. She worked as a Food Scientist from 2021 to 2023, and prior to that, she held the role of Associate Food Scientist from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater New York City Area. Her journey with KIND started as a New Product Development Coordinator from 2017 to 2019. Through these positions, she gained deep insights into product development and innovation in the food and beverages industry.
Early Career and Internships
Lauren Ogren's career in food science began with an internship at Yards Brewing Co as a QA/QC Summer Intern in 2016. She later worked at Virginia Tech Sensory Evaluation Laboratory as a Sensory Laboratory Assistant, and at Virginia Tech as a Student Lab Technician. These roles allowed her to develop practical skills in quality assurance and sensory evaluation, contributing to her comprehensive knowledge base in food science.
Educational Background
Lauren Ogren graduated from Virginia Tech in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology. Her education provided a solid foundation for her career in the food and beverages industry. Prior to that, she completed her high school education at Conestoga High School from 2009 to 2013.
Skills and Expertise
Lauren Ogren has advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, essential for managing various aspects of product development projects. Her strong background in leadership and teamwork further complements her role, enabling effective collaboration and innovation. With a demonstrated history of working in the food and beverages industry, she brings a deep understanding of the sector's challenges and innovations to her current position.