Lauren Marasco
About Lauren Marasco
Lauren Marasco serves as the Regional Director of Gift Planning at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position she has held since 2018. She has a diverse background in development and public administration, with previous roles at organizations such as Villanova University and the Federal Trade Commission.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Lauren Marasco serves as the Regional Director of Gift Planning at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization's fundraising and development strategies in the Greater New York City Area. Her role involves overseeing gift planning initiatives and collaborating with donors to enhance the organization's financial sustainability.
Previous Experience in Gift Planning
Prior to her current role, Lauren Marasco worked at Villanova University as a Gift and Estate Planning Officer from 2017 to 2018. She also served as the Assistant Director of Planned Giving at Villanova University from 2013 to 2017. In these positions, she focused on developing and implementing strategies to secure planned gifts and foster donor relationships.
Educational Background
Lauren Marasco earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Area Studies from Drexel University, studying from 2002 to 2006. She later pursued a Master of Public Administration at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Certificate in Women and Gender Studies from Villanova University between 2015 and 2017.
Early Career Experience
Lauren Marasco began her career as a Paralegal Specialist at the Federal Trade Commission from 2006 to 2007. She then worked as a Development Fellow at Polaris Project for two months in 2012. Additionally, she held the position of Grant Writer and Volunteer Coordinator at Hostelling International-Monterey Hostel from 2012 to 2013, where she was responsible for securing funding and managing volunteer programs.
International Experience
In 2013, Lauren Marasco participated in the International Professional Service Semester Fellowship at the United Nations Institute for Training & Research (UNITAR) for five months. This experience provided her with insights into international development and public administration, complementing her academic background and professional expertise.