Lauren Nackman
She/Her/They

Director

Lauren has over 30 years of experience in social service programs and holds a Master's Degree in Urban Planning from UCLA, focusing on Social Policy Analysis. She believes in a multidisciplinary approach to solving social problems and in the critical importance of meaningful partnerships that support change and measurable outcomes. After her early work as a frontline worker, Lauren found her path in management roles involving technology integration, change management, and program impact measurement. Lauren has provided policy and fiscal analysis for the California State Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) and later worked in British Columbia's provincial government developing and enhancing employment services and innovative programs for youth and young adults with child welfare experience. Leaving the provincial government after 15 years, Lauren is looking to offer her experience and dedication at the community-level by supporting the work of Threshold.