Staff: Lauren Ho (she/her)

Lauren is a daughter of immigrant parents from Hong Kong. She was born and raised in Vancouver, WA but moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington where she studied Communications, Spanish, and Anthropology.

After graduating from UW, she moved to a small, Galician town in Spain called Vilagarcía de Arousa, where she taught English to preschool and primary school students. She claims this was one of the best times of her life despite the fun being cut short by the pandemic and lockdown which occurred halfway through her time abroad.

Throughout Lauren's life, she has always loved being involved in the community, connecting with people, and helping others. From volunteer and leadership roles as a Key Clubber in high school to Hong Kong Student Association and Circle K International in college to being a language assistant to non-English speakers, she hopes to now help make an impact through her time at Friends of the Children-Seattle. Inspired by her teaching experiences, Lauren is excited to support youth through her work again.

Outside of work, you’ll most likely spot her at a café or going on foodie adventures with friends. You’ll also find her traveling, cooking, hosting gatherings, attending concerts, and learning new languages.