Lauren Shank Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Phonathon

Development Building 116
540-458-8322
lashank@wlu.edu

Lauren Shank joined the Annual Giving team in 2019 after graduating from the University of Lynchburg with a degree in business administration and minors in management and theatre. During her undergraduate career, she worked in the community as a Bonner Leader and found a love for working in the nonprofit setting. Lauren is excited to start a new chapter working in development. Growing up in Central Virginia, she is happy to be surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and is looking forward to making connections in the Lexington area.

Education: University of Lynchburg, B.B.A.

Areas of Responsibility: Manages Phonathon and Annual Giving programming, supports the senior gift campaign and texting efforts for the Annual Fund in addition to developing social media content to engage the W&L community.

Hobbies/Interests: Playing piano, singing, pottery, concerts, and spending time with friends and loved ones.