We're excited to welcome Lauren Cooper to UAB Advancement as Director of Communications.

In this role, she will develop and implement a consistent internal and external communications strategy for the Office of Advancement and will collaborate with leadership to promote and support philanthropic initiatives through effective communications.

Lauren is a UAB graduate and has spent over two decades serving the Birmingham community. Most recently, Lauren served as the Vice President of Communications for the Birmingham Business Alliance, where she worked for 10 years. Prior to that, she was a reporter for the Birmingham Business Journal, where she served for 11 years.

Lauren lives in Vestavia Hills with her husband, daughter, and dog.

Welcome to the team, Lauren!