Lauren Somers

With over 15 years of strategic experience across government, private sector, not-for-profit and charity sectors, Lauren brings a unique cross-sector perspective to workforce development and capability building at MCBI.

Lauren's proven track record includes scaling operations from local to national levels and designing culturally sensitive government programs alongside innovative pre-employment initiatives. With a strong passion for creating advancement opportunities—particularly for women—she brings valuable insights into inclusive leadership and meaningful organisational change.

Her hands-on experience facilitating programs and events—from large-scale galas to intimate workshops—ensures practical delivery expertise across all strategic initiatives. Lauren's ability to build meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders—from disengaged youth to community Elders to C-suite executives—reflects her core belief that impactful learning solutions emerge from true collaboration.

With her entrepreneurial spirit and knack for turning challenges into opportunities, Lauren helps shape MCBI's future, creating measurable impact for enterprises, government agencies, HR leaders, and professionals seeking growth through programs that deliver real-world value and lasting capability development.

When not championing workforce development, you'll find Lauren behind her camera capturing moments, tending to her growing vegetable patch, or immersed in a good book while keeping up with global affairs.