Lauren Watson, an early graduate from San Diego's first charter school, shifted her academic focus from environmental biology to grant writing and nonprofit development, earning a nonprofit management certification from WVDO in Portland, Oregon. In 2017, she founded Lauren Watson Grants, specializing in startup and grant program development for both foundation and government applications. Her firm began as a humanitarian aid project in Portland, supporting local nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lauren has worked extensively with diverse organizations, including Pennies 4 Pads and Kind Hearts For You, and has contracted with Clark County, Las Vegas for grant-related work in affordable housing and COVID-19 small business relief. Her strengths lie in narrative development, compliance, and project coordination across multifaceted teams.