Lauren Weston

About Lauren Weston

Nonprofit leader with over seven years of experience in school-based programs, currently serving as Senior Manager of Team Operations at Ceres, Inc. Expertise includes people management, key performance indicators, and human resources, with a focus on fostering community and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Develop and execute DEI strategies, facilitate training sessions, and oversee system audits to address equity gaps. At Ceres, lead annual and quarterly planning processes, set team goals, and manage budgets and work plans. Spearhead in-person team retreats and events, ensuring collaboration, learning, and engagement. Committed to building efficient systems, clear communication, and advancing organizational missions with a strategic and equity-focused approach.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Team Operations

   Ceres, Inc

   May 2022 — Present

   Foster community by establishing agreements, leading weekly meetings, and hosting events that strengthen engagement.Develop and implement a DEI strategy, facilitating training and discussion sessions while auditing systems and policies to close equity gaps.Lead the annual planning process, setting team goals, work plans, budgets, and defining new roles.Organize quarterly review meetings to track progress, celebrate achievements, and address challenges.Plan and execute bi-annual in-person team retreats focused on learning, collaboration, and community building in Boston, MA.Prepare program materials and presentations for Board and all-staff meetings, ensuring clear communication of initiatives and outcomes.Manage budgets, approve expenses, oversee contracts, and provide detailed reports to funders.Collaborate with Human Resources to identify resources, provide training, develop policies, and onboard new staff.Supervise and coach two team members, delivering role-specific guidance and professional development support.Ensure data integrity and track progress using Salesforce and other key metrics.

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminology

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Data Entry
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Mentoring
• Research
• Victim Services
• Crisis Management
• Social Emotional Learning
• Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Management
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Office Administration
• Microsoft Office
• Nonprofits
• Project Management
• Criminal Justice
• Microsoft Excel