Arizona State University - United States
AUTHOR PROFILE
EXPERTISE IN FUTURE DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY:
LAUREN LAMBERT specializes in a diverse range of fields including behavior change, systems thinking, human-centered design, and regenerative economics. Her work focuses on anticipating future challenges and fostering multi-regional resilience through innovative and responsible practices in governance and sustainability.
CURRENT ROLE AS EARTH COMMISSIONER:
Since January 2024, LAUREN LAMBERT has been serving as the Earth Commissioner for Future Earth, where she analyzes research to develop global narratives aimed at meeting planetary boundaries and Sustainable Development Goals. This role involves crafting new models to ensure safety and justice for all life on Earth.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY:
Also from January 2024, LAUREN has taken on the role of Assistant Director for the Interdisciplinary Cooperation Initiative at Arizona State University. Here, she co-develops research under the NSF 'Rules of Life' grant, focusing on storytelling and interactive events to encourage collective risk management.
VISITING LECTURER AT UNIVERSITY OF TROMSØ:
During her tenure as a Visiting Lecturer from January to May 2024, LAUREN developed and delivered course content for the 'Oceans' Futures’ program. Her work involved designing online modules on visioning and strategic planning, as well as facilitating workshops on scenario planning.
SCENARIO PLANNING EXPERT:
Since May 2019, LAUREN has been a Scenario Planning Expert with Chermack Scenarios, where she uses scenario planning methods to assist organizations with strategic decision-making in high-impact, high-risk environments. Her projects span multiple sectors and locations, including North and South America and London.
PRESIDENT AT DOUGLAS MARITIME INSURANCE:
From April 2020 to October 2022, LAUREN served as President of Douglas Maritime Insurance, overseeing company operations and client relations during a transition period. Her role involved managing risk reduction, supporting employees, and negotiating the sale of the company.
VICE PRESIDENT AT KALM SEAS:
LAUREN was a co-founder and Vice President at KALM Seas, a marine insurance start-up, from March 2016 to January 2019. She played a key role in establishing the business, managing relationships with insurance agents, and ensuring profitability through strategic underwriting and business operations.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Governing with public engagement: an anticipatory approach to human genome editing
Authors: Barlevy, D., Juengst, E., Kahn, J., Zaghlula, M., Scott, C.T.
Year: 2024
Journal: Science and Public Policy
Researching the future: scenarios to explore the future of human genome editing
Authors: Selin, C., Lambert, L., Morain, S., Manley, H., Scott, C.T.
Year: 2023
Journal: BMC Medical Ethics
Amplifying the Call for Anticipatory Governance
Authors: Nelson, J.P., Selin, C., Lambert, L., Guston, D.H.
Year: 2022
Journal: American Journal of Bioethics