Lauren Smalley is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in project management, business analysis, and IT consulting. Her career is marked by a significant tenure with Kiefer Consulting, where she has played a pivotal role in delivering SharePoint and automation solutions, primarily serving the California government sector. Lauren’s expertise extends to strategic planning, team leadership, and process improvement, skills she honed through her dedicated service with the state of California. Her ability to drive project success, combined with a deep understanding of technology implementation and stakeholder engagement, has been instrumental in her contributions to public sector advancements. Lauren’s return to Kiefer Consulting underscores her commitment to leveraging technology for impactful government solutions.
Cooking, BBQ & retail therapy! We have a Traeger, a green egg & a gas BBQ, so we love trying out new recipes. And obviously, spending time with the kids. They take up a lot of my free time 
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Chicken teriyaki or a good steak
Hawaii or the Caribbean
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