Lauren Chan

Senior Coordinator, People and Culture

Lauren supports the People and Culture team, engaging with hiring, staff training and development, and program operations.

Prior to joining in February 2023, Lauren managed teams in hospitality, scaling service models, training, and operations systems to support cafe growth, building out customer service teams in Boston and the Bay Area. She holds a B.S. in Health Sciences from Boston University.

Outside of work, her time is spent enjoying the outdoors, scoping out new coffeeshops and breweries, and experimenting with weekend baking projects.

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Reimagining Reporting, Part 2: Sharing the Vision
Alice Mei Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP

by Alice MeiAlice Mei | Nov 13, 2025

In a previous post, we shared what we’re learning about how funders are reimagining the reporting process, from the motivations shaping current practices to the growing adoption of alternative reporting. Building on those findings, this follow-up turns to the people...

Reimagining Reporting, Part 1: Insights From the Field
Alice Mei Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP
Nina Groleger Senior Analyst, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP

by Alice Mei, Nina GrolegerAlice Mei | Nov 11, 2025

In philanthropic relationships, we talk a lot about power dynamics, and there’s perhaps no moment where that becomes more visible than during the reporting process. Traditionally, grantees are required to justify their work, impact, and often even their existence on...

Responding to the Current Context: Resources for Funders
CEP Staff

by CEP StaffCEP Staff | Nov 7, 2025

The change in presidential administrations has created new challenges for funders and the nonprofits whose work they support. Executive actions have targeted DEI and mis-characterized the work of nonprofit organizations; federal funding to crucial nonprofits has been...