Lauren Young Durbin Esq.

Lauren Young Durbin Esq.

Greater Richmond Region
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    Richmond, Virginia Area

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    Richmond, Virginia Area

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    Richmond, Virginia Area

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    Richmond, Virginia Area

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    Richmond, Virginia

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    Richmond, Virginia Area

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    Richmond, Virginia

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    Richmond, Virginia

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    Richmond, Virginia

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    Charlottesville, Virginia

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    Charlottesville, Virginia

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Volunteer Experience

  • Director

    Wellesley College Alumnae Association

    - 4 years

    The WCAA Board of Directors are in charge of the administration and general management Alumnae Association. I served as the Chair of the Sed Ministrare Award.

  • Chair -Inclusion and Diversity Engaging Alumnae Working Group

    Wellesley College Alumnae Association

    - 1 year 1 month

    Recruited to lead volunteers in initiative to increase and deepen alumnae engagement. Work collaboratively with the WCAA to connect alumnae to one another and the College and to support the institutional priorities of the college. Explore identity and intersectionality across alumnae body. Explore ways the WCAA can leverage communications and programming to drive connectivity and belonging of alumnae across all communities. Explore issues including but not limited to: identity and…

    Recruited to lead volunteers in initiative to increase and deepen alumnae engagement. Work collaboratively with the WCAA to connect alumnae to one another and the College and to support the institutional priorities of the college. Explore identity and intersectionality across alumnae body. Explore ways the WCAA can leverage communications and programming to drive connectivity and belonging of alumnae across all communities. Explore issues including but not limited to: identity and intersectionality, existing on-campus programming, potential virtual engagement opportunities, alumnae student connections, and communication methodologies.

  • President (Former Vice President, Alumnae Admissions Representative)

    Wellesley in Central and Coastal Virginia

    - 5 years

    Education

    I most recently served as President of the Wellesley in Central and Coastal Virginia with over 200 alumnae in the Central and Tidewater Virginia area. In 2011, I took on a role as Alumnae Admissions Representative where I interviewed prospective students for admission and supported them throughout the admissions process. By 2014, I transitioned to a Vice President position with the Club and now supervise all of the Club’s events and projects and fundraising campaigns as President.

    My…

    I most recently served as President of the Wellesley in Central and Coastal Virginia with over 200 alumnae in the Central and Tidewater Virginia area. In 2011, I took on a role as Alumnae Admissions Representative where I interviewed prospective students for admission and supported them throughout the admissions process. By 2014, I transitioned to a Vice President position with the Club and now supervise all of the Club’s events and projects and fundraising campaigns as President.

    My responsibilities in this position included managing the Club’s finances, member correspondence, event schedule, social media initiatives, club newsletters, and all club activities. When I assumed the role as President, I saw several opportunities to increase the Club’s activity, influence, and financial stability. I helped the club increase funding by over 6,400%+ within 4 months through highly-effective fundraising campaigns. I oversaw the expansion of and fundraising campaign for the Club’s Book Awards program directly supporting high school juniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership. In addition, I obtained upgraded status for the Club with the College’s Alumnae Association by increasing its activity level.

  • Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative

    Wellesley Alumnae of African Descent (WAAD)

    - 3 years

    I worked collaboratively with Wellesley admissions, Alumnae Association, local Wellesley clubs, and other Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to support Wellesley Programs, activities, and alums.

Courses

  • Certified Digital Career Strategist Certification Course

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Honors & Awards

  • 2019 Wellesley College Alumni Association Sed Ministrare Award Winner

    Wellesley College Alumni Association

    The Wellesley College Alumnae Association created the Sed Ministrare Volunteer Award in 2014 to recognize dedicated volunteer service to Wellesley College. The outstanding efforts of the awardees fulfill the Alumnae Association’s mission to support the institutional priorities of Wellesley by connecting alumnae to the College and to one another. Their service exceptionally embodies the motto, "Non Ministrari sed Ministrare." The award is presented annually at Wellesley BLUEprint.

Languages

  • French

    Professional working proficiency

Organizations

  • Virginia State Bar

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    - Present
  • Wellesley Club of Central and Coastal Virginia

    President (Former Vice President, Alumnae Admissions Representative)

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