Lauren Hult is a partner in The Bridgespan Group's New York office. Lauren co-leads Bridgespan's area of expertise focused on place-based community change and is deeply committed to community-driven, collaborative models for economic and social mobility. Her expertise includes supporting both nonprofits focused on place-based work as well as philanthropic funders focused on place-based strategy. Since joining the firm in 2009, Lauren has advised clients in a number of sectors, including child and family services and youth development. Her casework has included advising clients on growth strategy, performance management, organizational design, and foundation strategy.