Lauren Wheir Slater joined Service Council in March of 2022. As Director of Marketing Operations and Communities, she is responsible for the development and execution of marketing strategies that drive business growth and deliver value for the Service Council community. Prior to joining Service Council, Lauren oversaw North American marketing activities for Infomill, where she was instrumental in the creation, launch and management of the sub-brand AnswersAnywhere. Her previous roles have also included teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in South Korea, and sales and account management at the publishing company, W.W. Norton & Co.

Lauren holds a Master of Education (MEd) Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the University of Nottingham, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Washington. She currently resides in Seattle, WA with her husband and dog.