About me
Lauren Gibson began her journey with environmental education through Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program. Working with Roots & Shoots, Lauren created a small youth environmental grant program in her Indiana hometown, solidifying her dedication to helping young people find their power through environmental action.
Lauren holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Earth systems from Stanford University as well as a Ph.D. in environmental education from North Carolina State University. She built her career at NOAA, where she held roles in the Office of Education and on the agency’s leadership team. During the Biden Administration, Lauren served as NOAA’s first Policy Advisor on Youth Engagement, working to bring youth voice into federal decision-making.
In 2025, Lauren joined Colorado State University Extension, leading volunteer development for Colorado 4-H. Based in Fort Collins, she enjoys hiking with her partner and their dog, collecting too many houseplants, and swing dancing whenever she can.
