Lorena McLaren

Lorena McLaren currently serves as the Managing Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Emory University, where the focus is on developing and managing strategic partnerships with various corporations and foundations. Previously, Lorena held the position of Executive Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at NC State University, overseeing a program aimed at fostering long-term partnerships aligned with university priorities. Earlier roles include Interim Director and Associate Director of Corporate & Institutional Partnerships at Carnegie Mellon University, where Lorena led teams in creating engagement strategies with corporate partners. Lorena's career began at the University of Washington's College of Engineering, where duties included managing corporate and foundation relationships and directing the Engineering Co-op Program. Academic credentials include a Master of Education in College Student Personnel Management from Western Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Washington University.