Lauren Cohen

• Provide strategic HR guidance to leadership and staff, fostering strong business relationships and delivering operational support to global teams.
• Advise global teams on compensation, equity, HR policy interpretation, host-country compliance, and recruitment and retention strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
• Lead comprehensive employee relations investigations and manage disciplinary procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.

• Managed all aspects of international staff placement in humanitarian assignments, actively contributing to recruitment and strategic workforce planning to meet evolving operational needs.
• Served as the focal point for global staff, providing expert guidance on policies, career management, learning & development, disciplinary actions, safeguarding, and performance matters.
• Developed comprehensive policies and procedures for staff health, public health emergency response preparation, and critical incident response, ensuring duty of care and prioritizing employee well-being.
• Collaborated with leadership, providing insights and advice on long-term and annual strategic plans, organizational design, and change management initiatives..

Led and managed large-scale medical programs in underserved regions, overseeing emergency response operations and healthcare delivery in complex settings. Directed logistics, staffing, and resources for efficient interventions, while supervising nursing teams to ensure high-quality patient care. Cultivated partnerships with government bodies, local communities, and international agencies to develop sustainable health initiatives.

• Country Director, Liberia (February 2019 – April 2019)
• Flying Management Trainer, Jordan, Lebanon, Ivory Coast, Kenya (October 2017 – February 2018, April 2018)
• Program Manager, South Sudan (December 2015 – March 2016)
• Medical Coordinator, South Sudan (February 2015 – April 2015)
• Medical Team Lead, South Sudan (April 2014 – May 2014)
• Nurse Manager, Papua New Guinea (December 2010 – February 2011)
• Program Manager, Sri Lanka (December 2009 – October 2010)
• Nurse Manager, Kampong, Cambodia (September 2008 – July 2009)
• Nurse Manager, Armenia (December 2006 – October 2007)
• Nurse Manager, Uganda (April 2005 – April 2006)

• Delivered compassionate nursing care to oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration, management of oncologic emergencies, and end-of-life care, ensuring the highest level of comfort and dignity.
• Assessed patient conditions and collaborated with physicians to develop and implement tailored treatment plans, monitoring patient responses to therapy and adjusting care as needed.
• Provided education and emotional support to patients and families, addressing treatment-related concerns and promoting understanding of the cancer care journey.