Lauren Dominguez Chan

Experience

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  BEAM, Stanford Career Education

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2017

  Research Assistant

  • Researched Generation Z with Dr. Sheetal Patel at Stanford University. • Presented findings to Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers conference (December 2014) and Stanford Student Affairs conference (February 2017).

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  The HAND Foundation

  Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

  Research Fellow

  • Traveled to Greece and France to study European response to the refugee crisis.• Catalogued findings on blog and presented to school and church communities upon return.

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  Stone Pier Press

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Editorial Intern

  • Wrote website articles highlighting sustainability news.• Researched content for gardening book Growing Perennial Foods (Published April 2019).

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  Yale University

  Feb 2018 - May 2019

  • Supported more than 50 first-year students in their transition to college.• Connected students to religious life and academic resources. • Organized and planned events with team of Chaplain's Office peer liaisons. • Researched and wrote articles highlighting the work of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture.• Attended weekly meetings with staff and research scholars of the Center.

  • Peer Liaison | Yale Chaplain's Office

    May 2018 - May 2019

  • Communications Coordinator | Yale Center for Faith and Culture

    Feb 2018 - Sept 2018
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  INHERITANCE magazine

  May 2019 - Mar 2023

  Story Producer

  • Worked with writers to develop and edit articles on heritage, culture, and faith.• Collaborated with editorial team to brainstorm, plan, and curate issues.

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  826 Valencia

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Educational Programming Intern

  • Designed and taught curriculum for high school creative writing program in San Francisco. • Led whole-class lessons, small group workshops, and one-on-one conferences with students.• Provided short workshops in college admission essays for rising seniors.

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  Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Writing Partner

  • Worked with undergraduate clients seeking additional feedback on their writing. • Quickly read, evaluated, and discussed essays written for a range of academic disciplines. • Met as a staff to discuss Writing Center trends, impact, and pedagogy.

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  West Wing Writers

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Speechwriting Intern

  • Created research files on issues in national policy, foreign affairs, and the 2020 election.• Drafted speeches and talking points for leading names in politics and entertainment.• Contributed research and writing to the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

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  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  Speechwriter to the U.S. Surgeon General

  • Served as speechwriter to the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, during the COVID-19 pandemic.• Wrote speeches, op-eds, letters, and social media copy providing guidance on vaccines, variants, and other public health issues.• Portfolio included weekly White House COVID-19 press conferences.

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  West Wing Writers

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Write and edit speeches, op-eds, and other strategic messaging.• Partner with clients in industries spanning tech, entertainment, government, higher education, and health care.

  • Director

    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  • Associate

    Oct 2022 - Jan 2024
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  The White House

  Jul 2024 - now

  Speechwriter for the First Lady