Profile

Lauren A. Holland is a seasoned capital markets executive with expertise in investment management, research, and financial analysis across multiple sectors. She combines engineering-based quantitative and qualitative analysis for risk assessment, capital allocation, and corporate strategy. As Director of Investments at Tides Foundation, she manages an $800M portfolio, delivering financial returns and social impact. Previously, she led paper and packaging research at CreditSights and advised institutional clients at Lehman Brothers and Citigroup, focusing on stressed assets and distressed situations. Beyond finance, she advises D1 college athletes on financial sustainability and co-created SOCIETY, an entertainment experience for affluent tastemakers. Lauren is Vice Chair of Communities in Schools Memphis and Managing Partner of Wall Street Friends, a network of 10,000+ finance professionals promoting professional development and community. She co-authored the "Inclusive Governance Playbook," an AI-driven tool for fostering board excellence. Lauren holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, an MBA from the Booth School of Business, and is an NACD Certified Director.