Lauren Herzberg joined the Clare Boothe Luce Center as the Program Officer in September of 2023. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development with minors in Spanish and Psychology from Virginia Tech, where she was a leader in a student ministry and community service. Lauren completed a successful internship in event coordination at Virginia Tech’s school of construction and implemented a schoolwide reading program as an intern in an elementary school. During her time in public schools, she developed a passion for conservative values like school choice and the importance of free speech. Lauren is especially enthusiastic about encouraging young women to stand up for family values.

Lauren enjoys running, the outdoors, learning about Christian apologetics, and spending time with her friends and family.