Lauren Scott graduated from Johnson C. Smith University, Summa Cum Laude, with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management. Lauren played on the tennis team for JCSU, as well as reigning as homecoming queen (Miss JCSU 2002-2003). She then attended Ohio University where she graduated with an M.B.A. concentrating in Human Resource Management. As a part of her MBA program, she had the opportunity to complete an international consulting project in Italy. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate with a specialization in Management at Northcentral University.

Lauren is an Employment Consultant for the Retail Banking Network in the Charlotte Metro Region of BB&T. She is a volunteer consultant for Marja Barrett Enterprises, where she conducts dining etiquette sessions and workshops on business manners for success to colleges, companies and civic organizations. Lauren is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Business and Economics at Johnson C. Smith University teaching the Professional Presentation class. Lauren has served on the Corporate Advisory Board for Clark Atlanta University and the Corporate Alliance Program (CAP) Board at Johnson C. Smith University.

She is an active member of the Junior League of Charlotte and the National Black MBA Association. Lauren also serves as an alumni mentor for the MBA students at her alma mater, Ohio University.

Her favorite quote is:

"As you reach your goals, set new ones. That is how you grow and become a more powerful person. Choosing goals that are important to you is one of the most essential things you can do in order to live your dreams."     – Les Brown