Lauren Pederson
Athens
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Intern
Court Appointed Special Advocates
01.2026 - Current
- Worked with the advocacy coordinator to train volunteers to advocate for children in the foster care system.
- Sat in on court hearings to take notes, and keep track of cases for children.
- Organized documents of all volunteers, prepared background checks, and managed the training of volunteers.
Aid
Georgia Senate
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted the Senate Democratic leaders and caucus staff, directly worked in meetings, handling and preparing paperwork, and organizing necessary information for Senators and staff.
- Writing speeches, drafting resolutions.
Tutor
Knack Tutoring
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided tutoring for undergraduate students in economics, focusing on microeconomics, macroeconomics, and financial principles.
Research Assistant
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, Coles College of Business
Kennesaw
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsible for analyzing financial documents for private organizations and providing summation of financial losses in stock market transactions.
- Organized research materials and maintained accurate documentation for reference.
Education
A.B. - Political Science, Applied Politics Cohort, Legal Disparities and Equity Services
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2026
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Financial Acumen
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Technical Proficiency in Languages R and Stata
- Advocacy training
- Speech writing
- Document organization
Accomplishments
2026 Applied Politics Award
Award provided to outstanding students with a high standard of excellence and proficiency in the program.
Award provided to outstanding students with a high standard of excellence and proficiency in the program.
Affiliations
UGA Club Figure Skating, President and Founder
Led the chartering and founding of UGA's first figure skating team, leading the group to participate in national competitions. Navigating the leadership and organizational skills of the team.
Led the chartering and founding of UGA's first figure skating team, leading the group to participate in national competitions. Navigating the leadership and organizational skills of the team.
Timeline
Training Intern
Court Appointed Special Advocates
01.2026 - Current
Aid
Georgia Senate
01.2025 - 12.2025
Tutor
Knack Tutoring
08.2023 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, Coles College of Business
08.2022 - 04.2023
A.B. - Political Science, Applied Politics Cohort, Legal Disparities and Equity Services
University of Georgia