Lauren has lived in the Central Desert region since 2020, after immigrating to Australia in 2016 from the UK. She brings over 10 years of experience in the construction industry across a variety of sectors, along with a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing regional and remote communities. Lauren is passionate about supporting sustainable economic growth while recognising the importance of protecting environmentally and culturally significant areas, and values approaches that balance development with the long term protection of the region.