Hello, I’m Dr. Lauren.
Grow with Dr. Lauren is a research-driven organizational strategy firm supporting institutions and leaders in designing systems that promote workforce wellbeing, leadership effectiveness, and sustainable performance.
Our work sits at the intersection of leadership, policy, and population-level workforce experience — examining how stress, institutional design, equity, and culture shape outcomes in education, healthcare-adjacent, and mission-driven organizations.
Our Approach
Organizational & Systems Strategy
We help organizations:
Diagnose systemic barriers to performance and retention
Strengthen leadership infrastructure and decision-making systems
Design frameworks that align equity, accountability, and business outcomes
Leadership & Talent Development
We build leadership capacity by:
Developing high-impact leadership development frameworks
Supporting executive teams with strategy, coaching, and capability building
Creating pathways for emerging leaders to excel in complex environments
Research & Evaluation
Our work is grounded in:
Population-level thinking
Mixed-methods research
Institutional assessment and applied strategy
We translate insights into dashboards, roadmaps, and strategic narratives leaders can act on.
The PATH Framework
A Systems-Level Model for Organizational Performance
Our proprietary PATH Framework supports organizations in building high-performing, people-centered systems:
Position Talent with Power
Identify and strategically develop high-potential talent across institutional pipelines.
Advance Agency
Build leadership structures that strengthen decision-making, psychological safety, and accountability.
Translate Identity into Impact
Leverage lived experience, belonging, and team culture as performance drivers, not liabilities.
Horizon-Plan for Equity
Design long-term systems that align people, policy, and performance outcomes.
PATH transforms culture into measurable operational advantage.
Why Organizations Partner With Us
We bring a rare combination of:
Ph.D.-level research and systems thinking
Expertise in institutional culture, leadership psychology, and workforce dynamics
Experience translating qualitative and quantitative research into executive-level strategy
A human-centered approach that strengthens performance without sacrificing integrity
Our work is not about optics — it’s about outcomes.
About Dr. Lauren Anderson
Lauren Anderson, Ph.D., is a researcher, strategist, and organizational development leader with experience spanning education, leadership systems, and institutional performance.
She holds a:
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
M.S. in Management & Leadership
M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction
Her work focuses on how systems, culture, and leadership behaviors shape outcomes at scale. Through Grow with Dr. Lauren, she partners with institutions ready to build sustainable, measurable, and people-centered performance systems.
Core Values
Systems Thinking
We bring structure, rigor, and long-range thinking to organizational challenges, ensuring decisions are guided by insight, data, and purpose.
Leadership Enablement
We strengthen leaders and teams by cultivating environments where talent can perform, adapt, and lead with impact.
Institutional Equity
We embed fairness, belonging, and accountability into organizational infrastructure so that performance and inclusion are not competing priorities, but integrated outcomes..
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Over 200+ women guided toward academic & career clarity.
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10+ Years of Higher-Education Experience
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People-First Approach
For a more inclusive world
Our Services
Organizational Strategy & Culture Alignment
We help institutions and organizations align people, systems, and strategy to improve performance, retention, and leadership readiness.
Offerings:
Strategic Culture & Performance Audits
Leadership Alignment Workshops
Retention & Advancement Strategy Design
Best For:
Executive teams seeking measurable improvements in engagement, performance, and leadership capacity..
Leadership Capacity Building
We design and deliver structured learning experiences that strengthen leadership skill, decision-making, and organizational impact.
Offerings:
High-Impact Leadership Workshops (Half-Day or Full-Day)
Executive Coaching for Emerging and Senior Leaders
Custom Leadership Development Frameworks
Best For:
Organizations investing in leadership bench strength and future-ready talent.
Talent Systems & Pipeline Development
We help organizations build strong, equitable pathways that attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent.
Offerings:
Talent System Mapping & Redesign
Career Pathway & Advancement Frameworks
Retention & Belonging Strategy Intensives
Best For:
Institutions and companies seeking to reduce attrition and improve internal mobility.
“Thank you so much for pushing me. You were there to motivate me and keep me focused on my career pivot.
My new role wouldn’t be possible without you.”
-Certified Medical Billing Professional
“Thank you for all the guidance and support you provided during my grad school application process.
Your advice was invaluable, and I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into helping me navigate that challenging journey.
I couldn’t have done it without you!”
-Ph.D. Student, Johns Hopkins University
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Thank you for sitting down with me and answering my questions."
-Small Business Owner, Mother, and Business Student
Get in Touch!
Ready to explore how we can support your goals? Book a personalized discovery call with us to share your unique challenges and needs. This conversation is designed to help us understand your situation better and discuss how our services can be tailored to help you achieve success.
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