Lauren Behr is an executive advisor with 18 years of experience growing social impact organizations through strategy execution, organizational design, business transformation, and business development. After 14 years with Chemonics International – a $1.6B global development firm operating in more than 100 countries – she started SOVA Strategies, a consultancy that scales purpose-driven organizations.
At Chemonics, Lauren spent a decade reporting to the C-suite, leading the design, launch, and management of enterprise-wide capabilities spanning corporate innovation, M&A and impact investing, venture building, change and quality management, and operational excellence. She also led corporate partnerships and thought leadership efforts for innovation and investment. Notably, she co-designed and co-led a six-month startup incubator for early-stage social ventures, supporting the launch and growth of more than 320 startups over five years.
Earlier in her career, Lauren worked in corporate social responsibility (CSR) consulting at Business for Social Responsibility, implementing CSR activities at Ann Inc., and supporting resource development at Project Concern International
Lauren lives in Cambridge, MA with her husband. She is an avid reader, wellness enthusiast, and adjunct professor of social innovation and entrepreneurship at The Washington Center in Washington, D.C.
Lauren supports impact-driven leadership teams in advisory and fractional roles.
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