As Engagement Coordinator at Hudson Valley InterArts, Lauren brings over two decades of creative experience from the Film and Entertainment industry. Her background spans 13 years in feature animation production at Blue Sky Studios, working on major films like Ice Age, The Peanuts Movie, and Ferdinand, alongside 20+ years as a freelance makeup artist. Educated at The Art Institute, SUNY Dutchess and The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, Lauren blends her varied background and deep artistic insight with organizational expertise. She cultivates community partnerships and helps everyone who walks through the doors at InterArts feel welcome and inspired.