Lauren Faber

Hi, I'm Lauren Faber. Welcome!

Lauren Faber is an experienced data analyst seeking opportunities in poverty research.

Program Manager/Infrastructure Analyst at Appalachian Regional Commission

August 2011 - October 2012

Liaise with partner federal agencies, state program managers and grantees to ensure project compliance and regular reporting. Successfully secured over $2,000,000 in delinquent recoveries from inactive projects over five months. Used Visual Basic for Applications to create an automated system for soliciting and recording project updates.

Researcher and Program Assistant at International Housing Finance Program of The Wharton School

May 2010 - September 2011

Assisted Drs. Hoek-Smit in reviewing and analying housing finance system data collected from international experts Managed registration, travel, and logistics for world-renowned International Housing Finance Executive Education Prepared case study on FHA and the GSE's for forthcoming volume on mortgage subsidy systems

GIS Consultant at Fair Share Housing Center

August 2010 - November 2010

Collected and aggregated land use and zoning data from numerous counties and municipalities Analyzed the zoning composition of undeveloped land to assess exclusionary zoning practices

Research Assistant/GIS Consultant at University of Pennsylvania

January 2010 - May 2010

Performed spatial and statistical analysis for transportation expert Dr. Rachel Weinberger Collected, cleaned, and aggregated walking data from cities nationwide

Project Assistant at Harford Habitat for Humanity

January 2009 - March 2009

Assisted Finance Manager in establishing a non-profit business venture. Wrote and designed publicity materials. Compiled prospective donor lists. Oversaw warehouse setup.

Graduate Assistant and Master of Community Planning Candidate at University of Cincinnati, DAAP

September 2008 - December 2008

Researched approaches to teaching land use law

AmeriCorps Crew Leader at Habitat for Humanity

August 2007 - June 2008

Led groups of 4 to 10 unskilled volunteers in the construction of an affordable housing community. Wrote a grant for that was ranked 2nd nationally by AmeriCorps Small Projects Assistance program. Participated in the 2008 Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter Work Project in Biloxi, Mississippi.

AmeriCorps Crew Leader at Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter Work Project

May 2008 - May 2008

Directed groups of volunteers in construction of six homes in low-income communities, aiding in their disaster recovery

Global Health Intern at Global Service Corps

June 2006 - August 2006

Developed and taught an HIV/AIDS prevention and Life Skills curriculum to secondary school students. Trained Maasai villagers in bio-intensive agriculture. Interned with director of a small Micro-finance lender. Lived with host family outside Arusha, Tanzania.

Statistician at US Census Bureau

October 2012

Business R&D and Innovation Survey Manufacturing and Construction Division

University of Pennsylvania

2009 – 2011

Master of City Planning

University of Cincinnati

2008 – 2008

MCP

Concentration: International Development

Bryn Mawr College

2003 – 2007

BA

Concentration: Economics and Political Science

The American University in Cairo

2005 – 2005

Study Abroad

Concentration: Economics and Political Science

John Carroll School

1998 – 2002

HS Diploma

Concentration: Valedictorian