Lauren works for Southern California Edison as a Planning Specialist in their local department. She creates the design, cost estimates, and options for the construction of distribution facilities needed for new electrical services for commercial and residential customers based on their proposed new load and site plans. Completing these projects often require permits and easements, identifying environmental requirements and coordinate required project components with other departments, governmental bodies, and various external sources. Prior to working at SCE, Lauren worked at Allstate as a Property Claims Adjuster.
Lauren completed her B.S. in Urban Planning with a minor in Sustainability from Arizona State University in 2016, as well as certificates in both AutoCAD and Real Estate Sales. She actively volunteers with the National College Resources Foundation, assisting with Black College Expo events in Los Angeles and Washington D.C. as well as annual walk-a-thon events with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Lauren currently lives in Long Beach.
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