ABOUT LAUREN

Lauren Jones is a creative strategist, relationship builder, and longtime collaborator in the social impact space. With over a decade of experience across design studios, nonprofits, museums, philanthropy, and hospitality, she brings a rare blend of creative vision, strategic clarity, and operational rigor to every engagement.

Most recently, Lauren served as Senior Director of Client Experience at Hyperakt, a purpose-driven branding studio, where she co-led agency growth and guided brand transformations for leading foundations, nonprofits, and public institutions. She is a founding partner of Tomato Laboratories, a pro bono creative agency, and was cofounder of Forward Union, an initiative that connected social justice organizations, artists, and creative communities.

As a consultant, Lauren supports mission-driven organizations and social-impact agencies in aligning their communications, brand, and culture. Her work spans brand development, organizational storytelling, fundraising communications, and long-term strategic partnerships.

A lifelong maker and convener, Lauren is passionate about building things that bring people together, whether that’s brands, teams, communities, or elaborate dinner parties. She believes in the power of imagination to create meaningful change and is committed to equity-centered leadership that empowers people to show up as their full selves.