Lauren Kotkin

Lauren Kotkin (M.Ed., Lesley University) worked as an educator in the philanthropy sector for nearly 20 years, developing and delivering educational programs to private foundation staff and trustees. Her most recent project promoted the shift to catalytic philanthropy, which leverages local knowledge and connections to transform the philanthropic process. The arts provide a through-line for Lauren’s approach to the nonprofit world, from her experience as a museum educator to her work with DC-area arts organizations including Artomatic, a multimedia arts festival.