Lauren Lawson joined the team in April 2024 and serves as the administrative associate in the Office of Marketing and Communications at UTIA.

Prior to joining the Institute, she held a position in sales for a Fortune 500 company.

An alumna from Virginia Tech, Lauren had resided in Virginia her entire life until relocating to Knoxville in 2023. She enjoys exploring downtown, taking her two dogs on hikes, and playing pickleball.