MLC Staff
The Michigan Lean Consortium is staffed by three passionate workers that believes Lean principles and tools can help organizations of all kinds thrive and turn around the state of Michigan's economy.
Lauren Ward
General Coordinator
Lauren Ward brings over eight years of experience in higher education and nonprofit management to her role as General Coordinator for the Michigan Lean Consortium (MLC). In this position, she oversees creating and designing promotional materials, manages the MLC website, and communications. Lauren works closely with the Board and the MLC team to ensure high-quality content and effective communication.
In addition to her role at MLC, Lauren is the Director of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, focusing on strengthening the state's arts and culture community. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in History from Eastern Michigan University.