At Bat for Ashley Rountree: Lauren Hill
“At Bat” is the Ashley|Rountree series that introduces you to our staff and consultants on a more personal level. The series name is a nod to our baseball-loving founder, Jeff Ashley, and the collaborative spirit of our team members who go to bat every day for our nonprofit client partners.
This month, meet Lauren Hill, consultant for Ashley|Rountree’s marketing and fundraising solutions divisions. Now based in Los Angeles, California, Lauren began her career in Atlanta,
Georgia, supporting all areas of development for a small nonprofit organization’s expansion into a new region, then narrowed her sights on individual giving and managed giving portfolios to grow year-over-year giving at Spelman College and Habitat for Humanity International.
After seven years in the nonprofit sector, Lauren pivoted to marketing communications agency work, managing client relationships to drive web-integrated and digital campaigns, unique thought-leadership opportunities, and mutually beneficial partnerships to amplify clients’ key initiatives. Community and impact are core values for Lauren that she weaves into each of her projects.
Lauren received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Spelman College master’s degree in digital communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Outside of work, she enjoys singing and writing music, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.
Now batting for Ashley|Rountree, here’s Lauren. Turn up her at-bat music, “Energy” by Beyonce, as you learn more about her!
What are some of your favorite destinations?
My favorite travel destination thus far has been Nairobi, Kenya to attend the wedding of two amazing friends. They were both from Nairobi, so they showed us a great time.
One day I want to go back and visit the Seychelles off the coast of East Africa.
If you gave someone a tour of your hometown, how would you spend the day?
I was born in Sacramento, California, and lived there for 18 years before heading off to college. The city is known as the farm-to-fork capital with a plethora of yummy restaurants. Hook & Ladder and Beast + Bounty are two of my favorites that source locally grown ingredients. Savoring a good meal together and going to a Sacramento Kings game would be on the itinerary. Light the Beam! 🙂
We could even fit in a day trip to Napa and check out the scenic views on the Napa Valley Wine Train. It’s a beautiful, all-day experience of some of the best tastings and pairings in town.
What’s something people might be surprised to know about you?
I have been a singer most of my life. Recently, I started vocal coaching. It’s been fun to help people find their own voice and confidence.
I love to sing a variety of music, from my own original songs to Top 40 hits at parties and weddings. My favorite performances are the small, intimate venues where I get to share my own music with new people and connect over our shared stories.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
I would love to be able to teleport. There are so many beautiful places around the world that I want to see and experience. Traveling overseas for most of us requires a lot of planning, time, and resources. I would love to wake up on day and decide I want to visit friends in Kenya, attend a show in London or shop in Paris, and arrive there in minutes.
Do you have a favorite quote or saying?
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou
Outside of our day-to-day responsibilities to work, family, community, etc., we are all people first. I try to remember this in all my interactions with others. You never know what someone else is going through until they feel comfortable and open enough to share.
Lightning round!
- French fry dipping sauce: BBQ sauce
- Sports team: One of my favorite teams is the Sacramento Kings!
- Dogs or cats: Dogs
- Comfort food: Cookies
- Favorite holiday: Christmas
- Favorite season: Fall
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