Lauren L. Lee
About Lauren L. Lee
Lauren L. Lee serves as the Director of Patient Advocacy at Travere Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in patient engagement and advocacy, she has held various leadership roles in organizations focused on rare diseases and kidney health.
Work at Travere Therapeutics
Lauren L. Lee serves as the Director of Patient Advocacy at Travere Therapeutics since 2021. In this role, she develops patient advocacy programs that align with the company's mission to support individuals affected by rare diseases. Lee utilizes creative engagement strategies to enhance patient-centric programming, ensuring that the needs and voices of patients are prioritized within the organization.
Previous Experience in Patient Advocacy
Before joining Travere Therapeutics, Lauren L. Lee held various positions at NephCure Kidney International. She served as the Chief Research Officer from 2018 to 2020, and prior to that, she was the Executive Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement from 2020 to 2021. Her earlier roles included National Director of Research and Engagement and Director of Education and Engagement, where she focused on building partnerships and enhancing patient engagement initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Lauren L. Lee holds a Master's degree in Museum Studies with a focus on Marketing and Public Relations from the State University of New York at Oneonta, which she completed from 1995 to 1997. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and French from Carleton University between 1989 and 1993. Lee's educational background supports her expertise in public speaking and patient advocacy.
Background in Event Planning
Prior to her roles in patient advocacy, Lauren L. Lee worked as an Executive Event Planner at MBNA from 2001 to 2003. She also served as the Associate Director of Institutional Events at the University of Pennsylvania Health System from 1998 to 2000. These positions contributed to her skills in organizing and executing events that engage stakeholders effectively.
Achievements in Patient Engagement
Lauren L. Lee has a proven track record in public speaking, particularly within the context of patient advocacy and engagement. She specializes in building partnerships that advance the goals of patient advocacy in the healthcare sector. Her initiatives have focused on creating win-win scenarios that benefit both patients and healthcare organizations.