Lauren Mulherrin Gongorek
About Lauren Mulherrin Gongorek
Lauren Mulherrin Gongorek is a Learning Solutions Specialist in Global Curriculum at Spencer Stuart, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in learning design and project management, having held various roles at The Regis Company and other organizations.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Lauren Mulherrin Gongorek serves as a Learning Solutions Specialist in the Global Curriculum team at Spencer Stuart. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the development and implementation of learning solutions. Her role involves utilizing human-centered design principles to create engaging educational experiences tailored to adult learners. She focuses on the future of adult learning and employs a consultative approach to address complex challenges in learning and development.
Previous Experience at The Regis Company
Lauren worked at The Regis Company in various roles from 2014 to 2018. She began as a Project Coordinator and Scrum Master for one year, followed by three years as an Associate Design Consultant. In 2018, she transitioned to a Senior Consultant role for seven months. During her tenure, she contributed to multiple projects, enhancing her skills in project management and design consulting within the learning solutions sector.
Educational Background
Lauren holds a Master of Science in Education with a focus on Learning Design and Technology from Purdue University, which she completed in 2021. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration from Boston University in 2011. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in effective learning strategies and design principles.
Internship Experience
Lauren has gained diverse internship experience in various organizations. She interned at Restaurant Associates, Harvard Business School in 2010, where she worked for five months. Additionally, she completed internships at The Observatory Hotel in Sydney, Australia, and The Freeman Company in Greater Chicago Area in 2010 and 2009, respectively. These experiences contributed to her understanding of project management and marketing within different sectors.
Professional Focus and Passion
Lauren has a strong passion for creating impactful learning solutions through creativity and effective communication. She focuses on the future of adult learning and employs human-centered design principles in her work. Her consultative approach allows her to tackle complex problems in learning and development, making her a valuable asset in her field.