Lauren Benitez

Community Economic Development Facilitator

Peace Corps Fiji

Lauren is inspired to understand the needs of individual communities, and effectively communicate these concerns to larger entities to drive positive social and environmental change. At the University of Michigan she is studying how corporations can use their multicultural statuses to enrich work environments and enact strategic change. Alongside her role as a Erb Undergraduate Fellow, Lauren consults local businesses and non-profits in Ann Arbor who are committed to fostering a positive business environment. In August Lauren will compete in her first Olympic distance triathlon.

Class of 2023
Major: Organizational Studies