OUR TEAM
LAUREN BELL
PRESIDENT & CEO - MS, MPP, PMP
Lauren founded LaCire in 2018 and is an experienced operations advisor and subject matter expert who has built and grown numerous companies. She has also led public health divisions and life science organizations for over 15 years. Lauren has experience in corporate operations, program management, human capital and P&L leadership, with an expertise in health and life science companies. In her free time, Lauren enjoys deep-diving into pop culture, debating over various sets of Real Housewives, and hanging out with both her human and furry family members.
CARLA MITCHELL
VICE PRESIDENT - MPH, PMP
Carla brings over 25 years of experience providing program/project management, complex management analysis, and outreach support. She has managed large and small teams in various locations throughout the country. Her areas of expertise are inclusive of policy development, community relations and engagement, public health, emergency preparedness and disaster response. In her free time, Carla enjoys a good round of karaoke, spending time with her family and friends, and finding the next best restaurant to try.
JAMIE ALBAUM
MANAGING DIRECTOR - PMP
Jamie is a project management and consulting professional with experience advising clients and companies across all sectors on business operations, U.S. government partnerships, and grants and proposal management. Jamie leads LaCire's compensation practice area and is a subject matter expert on equitable compensation philosophy, human capital management, and fair business leadership practices. She has worked with clients in more than 15 countries and is fluent in three languages. In her free time, Jamie loves cooking for her friends and family, kickboxing and fitness, and exploring to find the world's best (and strongest) cup of coffee.
SABRINA SAWA
CHIEF OF STAFF
Sabrina is an operations and compliance professional with over a decade of experience in optimizing organizational efficiency and driving operational excellence. Throughout her career, she has managed complex operations, streamlined processes and procedures and led cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. Sabrina is a coffee enthusiast who loves to start her day with a delicious brew and is always out to discover new cafes and different types of coffees. She also loves to travel and create unforgettable experiences and memories with her family.
ZACH MAYNARD
JR. PROJECT MANAGER - PMP
Zach brings experience in quality assurance, project management, data analysis, graphic design, and more. Zach leads LaCire's communications strategies, including social media and website development, and enjoys working closely with clients to best address the needs of their staff and business development ventures. In his free time, he is an avid cinephile, gamer, podcaster, and escape room-goer, and loves spending time with his partner and travelling to exciting new places.
NAKIA MORRISON
BUSINESS MANAGER
Nakia is responsible for LaCire’s business operations and provides direct support to the President & CEO. She has over 20 years of experience providing administrative and operations support. Nakia is passionate about process-building and developing proactive strategies to improve productivity and business growth. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Averett University. Nakia is a mother of three, a holistic wellness enthusiast, and a Virginia licensed Massage Therapist and certified Breathwork teacher.
JULIA GREGOR
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Julia brings over 5 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry, with expertise in data analysis, quality management, and process improvement to foster business growth and improve productivity. She contributes to various projects including business development, compensation analyses, and professional development. In her free time, Julia enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her fur babies, traveling to new places, yoga, and soaking up sun on the beach.
TOYA STEWARD
CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Toya has over 10 years of experience conducting research analysis, performing quality improvement initiatives, and leadership support. She has participated in various projects, working with data to improve efficiency and profitability for Fortune 500 companies. Her areas of expertise are consulting, research, data analysis, and analytical reporting. In her spare time, Toya enjoys spending time with her family and friends, spending time in nature and creating new experiences by always trying something new.
DYRON MUNLIN
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Dyron brings experience in creative problem solving, quality assurance, storage systems & management, data analysis, and more. Dyron leads LaCire's data management strategies, such as information procurement, data table creation, and project tracking initiatives, and possesses unique interpersonal skills that foster amicable discussions with clients to efficiently address any needs. In his free time, Dyron enjoys live music and theatre, hiking, manga/comics, spending time with family and friends, and exploring different locations.
SHAFIQ AHMED
HEALTH CONSULTANT - MSPH
Shafiq has more than 10 years experience in the field of public health research. His expertise includes infectious disease, emergency management, global health, survey research, and data analytics. Shafiq has effectively led medium-sized teams on federal contracts for the Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Bureau of Navy Medicine (BUMED), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In his role as Health Consultant, Shafiq utilizes his experience to support research in pharmaceutical supply chains and contribute to white papers and other high-impact deliverables. In his free time, Shafiq finds joy in watching soccer, exploring the foodie scene in the DMV area, traveling, hiking, and cooking for friends and family.
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