lauren k collier, phd
Hi, I’m lauren.
I am a practical academic. A thinking do-er. A human-centered strategist. An empathetic advocate.
As an educator, a researcher, a coach, and a change agent, my career includes 20+ years of experience leading higher education change and consulting with governments and organizations to develop human-centered technology and training. I identify as a bridge builder: between different groups of people, different schools of thought, and different ways of being. In my real life, I love to cook, practice yoga, walk/talk with friends, and my doodle Millie holds me accountable for belly rubs!
Through LKC, LLC, I provide research-backed strategies, structured activities, and customized content to foster alignment, agility, and productivity–LEARNING ORGANIZATIONS. I start by identifying win/win strategies and drive progress through effective communication, purposeful engagement, and clear roadmaps for stakeholders.
As a coach, I care deeply about helping individuals on their personal journey to clarity, confidence, and connection.
Expertise: Organizational Change | Strategic Alignment | Research | Instructional Design | Leadership Development |Facilitation | Agile Frameworks | Coaching
DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS
Ph.D., University of Georgia Institute of Higher Education
Master of Social Work, University of Alabama
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Co-Active Training Institute
Instructional Design Foundations and Applications, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
connector.
pacesetter.
change agent.
“As a fellow coach, working with Lauren has been transformative. Her approach to building community is both innovative and deeply thoughtful. She has helped me explore new ways to approach connections and networks, allowing me to harness my own energy and move forward with clarity and purpose. Her commitment to creating spaces where women can genuinely connect and thrive is unparalleled. Lauren is truly elevating what it means to foster meaningful relationships in both personal and professional spheres”.
Stacey
Vanderbilt University