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Lauren Van Ham serves as the Climate Action Coordinator for the United Religions Initiative since 2020 and has extensive experience in interfaith spiritual guidance and consulting through laurenvanham.com. With a diverse background, Lauren held roles such as Dean of Interfaith Studies at The Chaplaincy Institute, Director of Consulting Services at Saatchi & Saatchi S, and Staff Chaplain at St. Mary's Medical Center. Additionally, Lauren contributes as Chair of the Steering Committee for Fair Trade Berkeley. Educational credentials include a M.A. in Humanities and Leadership from Naropa University, ordination from The Chaplaincy Institute, and a BFA in Music Theatre from Carnegie Mellon University.