Lauren Guity embraces new opportunities that challenge her to grow. She traded her Seattle roots for Chicago to pursue her college education. After graduating, she began her career at Microsoft and rose to become a Industry Account Lead in the Health & Wellness industry. She partners with some of the largest pharmaceutical companies and helps them achieve their advertising goals. She has comprehensive experience in managing complex client relationships, crafting strategic business plans, and generating revenue. She has been a top performer in the Global Enterprise Media Sales segment since joining in 2017.

She’s a visionary leader who looks at the bigger picture and creates solutions for change. Lauren is passionate about DE&I and has initiated several programs to progress these values at Microsoft and beyond. She founded and led Blacks at Microsoft Chicago, an employee resource group that empowers and advances Black employees at the company. She also started an onboarding program for new hires that fosters a positive work culture. She has mentored Chicago students, facilitated employee workshops on privilege and allyship, and shared her personal journey as a Hispanic Black woman in corporate America. She has been featured in blog posts, invited to speak at various events, and honored with awards for her role excellence.

Lauren knows how to have fun and enjoy life. She loves to travel the world, attend different events, and try new restaurants. She likes to relax by boxing, scrolling through Tik Tok, keeping up with pop culture, and cuddling with her mini labradoodle Migo while watching Real Housewives.