Hi, I’m Lauren Gerken.

I produce and host Educate Us! - a podcast series about women’s and girls’ experiences living and learning in humanitarian contexts. The series is a broad and intimate invitation for listeners to hear the stories behind the statistics, from the women and girls who live them. I hope you'll listen!

2020 - Present

Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)

Managed $1.5M portfolio on expanding the evidence base of gender-responsive in education in emergencies.
Engaged as a technical expert and global advocate on gender and education
Coordinated the INEE Gender Working Group and INEE Reference Group on Girls’ Education in Emergencies
Developed tools, guidelines, strategies, and training materials on gender and trained staff and partners in their use.
Managed INEE’s online presence on gender, and SOGIE including developing infographics, blogs, and social media content.