“Not only is it legally complex to start a nonprofit, it’s also very difficult to set yourself apart from others. Initially I was naive to think that everyone would understand why this is important and needed. That is not the case. You really need to get your mission out there and be persevering.”
Co-Founder and Executive DirectorEducation Rights Counsel
After working in education for five years, Lauren and her colleague Elizabeth Eynon-Kokrda co-founded the nonprofit Education Rights Counsel. The organization provides legal representation to Nebraska students and families, focusing on stopping the school-to-prison pipeline and advocating for systemic educational change. Read more about Lauren on One Day.