Lauren Bellissimo Castelli
About Lauren Bellissimo Castelli
Lauren Bellissimo Castelli serves as the Learning and Development Coordinator at Marcum LLP, a position she has held since 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from Farmingdale State University of New York, where she graduated as Valedictorian in 2014.
Work at Marcum
Lauren Bellissimo Castelli has served as the Learning and Development Coordinator at Marcum LLP since 2016. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee training and development initiatives. Her responsibilities include designing and implementing programs that support the professional growth of staff members. Over her eight years at Marcum, she has contributed to the firm's commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Lauren worked as a Human Resources Assistant at Sun Chemical from 2014 to 2016. In this position, she supported various HR functions, gaining valuable experience in the field. Additionally, she held internships in human resources at Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Country Life, and Lloyd Staffing, where she developed foundational skills in HR operations and employee relations.
Education and Expertise
Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from Farmingdale State University of New York in 2014. She completed her studies with a GPA of 4.0, earning the distinction of Valedictorian. During her academic career, she was awarded the Outstanding Academic Excellence Award and received a student membership to The American Psychological Association in 2013. Her education has equipped her with a strong understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics.
Professional Affiliations
Lauren is an active member of several professional organizations. She is a National Member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), which connects her with a network of HR professionals. Additionally, she is a member of the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology and the Golden Key International Honor Society, reflecting her academic achievements and commitment to the field.
Leadership and Involvement
During her time at Farmingdale State College, Lauren served as Treasurer for the Farmingdale Psychology Club and Psi Chi Honor Society from 2013 to 2014. This role involved managing finances and organizing events, demonstrating her leadership skills and commitment to student engagement in psychology.