Overview
Lauren Fontarum is the Director of the Office for University Conferences at Wichita State University and the Assistant Director for the Office of Workforce, Professional, and Community Education. She leads the strategic planning and execution of more than 60 in-person, hybrid, and virtual events each year. With more than a decade of experience in event and meeting planning, she is recognized for her expertise in team leadership, client services, and community engagement. In addition to supervising a team of full-time meeting planners, Lauren directly manages several large-scale conferences, provides broad oversight of the WSU Community Education program, and partners with senior leadership to deliver high-profile events, including commencement.
She holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Newman University and a Bachelor’s in Strategic Communication from Wichita State University. Beyond her professional role, Lauren is deeply involved in community initiatives and enjoys life in Wichita with her husband and their three daughters.