Lauren Coronado, M.Ed
Program Coordinator, Events and Marketing
Lauren Coronado is a Program Coordinator for Events & Marketing within Research Development Services. In her role, she leads high-visibility research events and strategic visits that advance the university’s research mission and foster collaboration among faculty, industry partners, and government leaders. Her portfolio includes the Distinguished Research Lecture Series, Excellence Awards for Research & Creative Activity, and executive-level partnership engagements.
Lauren specializes in creating purposeful experiences that strengthen connections across the research enterprise and highlight the university’s global impact. She also manages reservations and programming for the first-floor meeting spaces within the Grand Challenges Research Building, a central hub for interdisciplinary collaboration.
With a background in education, communications, and stakeholder engagement, Lauren brings a people-centered approach to strategic event design and partnership development. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from the University of Arizona and serves as an ambassador for the Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.