Lauren Paton

FUNDRAISING STRATEGIST

Lauren joins DMD Consulting with a background in higher education and nonprofit management. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from the University of Detroit Mercy. She is passionate about education and served her alma mater in fundraising, finance, and business operations roles. Lauren also worked in development at the University of Michigan, with experience in annual giving and major gifts.

Currently, Lauren serves in a leadership role for a nonprofit that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lauren resides in Michigan with her husband and three children and enjoys golfing, skiing, and volunteering at her church and her children’s school.