Lauren Salaiz joined the SEAL team in ​N​ovember 202​6 brings more than five years of experience in nonprofit program management, community engagement, and youth development. She has designed and led educational and leadership programs for first-generation high school and college students and emerging leaders across California. Her work has focused on expanding access to resources and civic leadership opportunities for underrepresented communities. She is passionate about building the systems and processes that help mission-driven programs grow and last. Lauren earned her B.A. in Political Science from UCLA.