Lauren Soares is an artist and nonprofit professional based in Brooklyn, NY, with over a decade of experience in supporting arts organizations through strategic marketing and development. As the Individual Giving Manager, Studio Collective Liaison and Bloomberg Tech Fellow at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Lauren combines her passion for fostering community with a keen ability to drive organizational growth. With roles at NYC nonprofits including ¡Oye Group! and Spaceworks NYC, Lauren has honed her skills in community building, relationship management, and communications.

As an artist, she performs under the name laur, creating ethereal dark pop and gaining recognition for her immersive, multimedia performances in New York, the Northeast, the Pacific Northwest, and Mexico. Lauren’s artistic and professional work reflects her deep commitment to uplifting the arts and empowering artists to thrive.