Lauren Gokbudak is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in accounting and financial management. Currently serving as the Controller at Collective Goods since June 2024, Lauren also holds the position of Accounting Manager at Rebel Girls since April 2022. Previously, Lauren worked at Propeller Industries, ascending from Senior Accountant to Accounting Manager over a four-year period, and served as a Cost Accountant at Anchor Brewing Co. Earlier career roles include Financial Analyst and Cost Analyst at Torani, Business Risk Analyst at PayJunction, and Shift Supervisor at Coffee Bean. Lauren began the professional journey as an Outreach Coordinator at UCSB Students Recycling. Academically, Lauren holds a B.A. in Business Economics and Accounting from UC Santa Barbara and studied Economics at Bilkent University.