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Lauren Sorg

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in community development, excelling in both creative program innovation and non profit fundraising. Talented at bringing together people of diverse backgrounds and experience and inspiring authenticity through these connections.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Food Roots
Tillamook
01.2015 - 07.2023
  • Oversaw all operations, programs and personnel, and acted as the liaison to the nonprofit’s board of directors, community, and funding partners.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with the board of directors, and other community stakeholders, to establish long-term goals, strategies, and enhance organizational well-being.
  • Responsible for developing annual fundraising plans including major donor development, and creating the conditions for financial success through a diverse array of funding opportunities and strong fiscal administration.
  • Maintained strong relationships with peers, key stakeholders, the media, industry associations, and local government.

Community Food Systems Coordinator

Food Roots
Tillamook
10.2011 - 12.2014
  • Developed the nonprofit's foundational programs that worked to build the local community food system, including the Equitable Food Access Fund, the Farm and Food Business Fund, and the Farm to School programs.
  • Developed and enhanced internal organizational technical capacities, including computer and database systems, communication, and marketing.
  • Supported fund development initiatives, including grant writing, data tracking, and reporting.

Farmers Market Manager

Tillamook Farmers Market
Tillamook
06.2012 - 11.2014
  • Managed weekly operations of in person farmers market.
  • Oversaw non profit accounting and banking along including contracted bookkeeper.
  • Designed an online presence for the Farmers' Market by creating a website and managing its social media accounts.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards related to operating a Farmers' Market.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Agricultural Science Technician

USDA-ARS
Washington
03.2010 - 08.2010
  • Assisted with plant maintenance, development, and research, focusing on both woody and herbaceous plants, and supported germplasm and herbarium specimen maintenance.

Peace Corps Volunteer

United States Peace Corps
09.2007 - 12.2009
  • I learned a native Paraguayan language called Guarani in order to fully integrate into rural Paraguayan culture, where I lived and worked in sustainable agriculture for over two years.

Government Relations Associate

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group
Washington
01.2004 - 06.2007
  • Planned and coordinated annual Delegate Convening in Washington, D.C.
  • Attended congressional fundraising events
  • Supported regular office administrative functions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education

Illinois State University
Bloomington, IL
12-2003

Skills

  • Board engagement
  • Fund development
  • Grant writing
  • Program development
  • Leadership and team development
  • Strong and effective communicator
  • Creative person

Languages

Spanish
Professional
Guarani
Professional

Certification

  • Oregon Community Foundation’s North Coast Leadership Council 2024 - present
  • Tillamook County Commissioners’ Advisory Council for the Tillamook County Wellness Coalition 2020-2023
  • Tillamook Early Learning Center Board of Directors 2018-2020
  • Oregon Farmers Market Association Board of Directors 2015-2017
  • Oregon Community Food System Network, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cohort, November 2018 - March 2019
  • Rural Development Initiatives, Rural Organizations Leading Change Cohort, January 2016 - September 2016
  • Ford Institute Leadership Program, Community Leadership Cohort, September 2013 - September 2014

Timeline

Executive Director

Food Roots
01.2015 - 07.2023

Farmers Market Manager

Tillamook Farmers Market
06.2012 - 11.2014

Community Food Systems Coordinator

Food Roots
10.2011 - 12.2014

Agricultural Science Technician

USDA-ARS
03.2010 - 08.2010

Peace Corps Volunteer

United States Peace Corps
09.2007 - 12.2009

Government Relations Associate

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group
01.2004 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Education

Illinois State University

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