Lauren Keohan

Lauren Keohan is a professional in sustainability and environmental consulting, currently based in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been interested in the field since high school and pursued studies leading to a bachelor's degree in anthropology with a minor in environmental studies from Bowdoin College, where she spent two years before transferring to Georgetown. Keohan recently completed a one-year contract as community engagement coordinator with the trustees of reservations, where she focused on place-based understanding in urban settings, taught preschool-aged students about the environment and sustainability, and worked in areas including New Bedford and Worcester. She is developing a business and website to provide free educational resources on topics such as energy and water conservation, growing seasonal foods, pollinator gardens, and reducing waste. Her experiences include service work in South Africa and a research project in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, examining tourism's impacts on local ecology and culture. Keohan also serves as a staff volunteer at an animal rescue, assisting with transportation and online support.