Lauren Malik is a seasoned Change Management Professional with over 15 years of consulting experience across various industries, currently serving as Principal at Pariveda since December 2022. Previously, Lauren held the position of Director of People Operations at Thought Ensemble, where responsibilities included developing employee handbooks, managing onboarding processes, and implementing talent development strategies. Expertise encompasses operational change management, talent acquisition, and vendor management, with notable achievements in retention strategies during acquisitions and the creation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion frameworks. Prior roles include project management and business analysis positions in retail, manufacturing, and energy sectors, as well as experience in security assessments at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Lauren holds a BBA in Management Information Systems from The University of Texas at Austin.