Lauren Matthews is a Solutions Advisor at Proxima, where employment began in January 2021, having previously held roles as a Consultant and Consulting Analyst. Prior to Proxima, Lauren served as a Senior Account Manager and Account Manager at Monument Consulting from April 2016 to February 2020. Earlier experience includes a position as a Recruiter at Insight Global and as a SpotifyU Campus Influencer at Spotify, where engagement within the University of Illinois community was key. Additionally, Lauren completed an internship in promotions at WXRT-FM, gaining experience in music industry marketing and event representation. Educational achievements include a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with prior studies at Penn State University and Prospect High School.