Lauren Hope

Lauren Hope is the Executive Director of Second Service Foundation, a serial entrepreneur, and an active-duty Army spouse. Her entrepreneurial journey includes being owner and artisan behind Hope Design Ltd., starting the #ShopMilitary social media campaign, graduating top of her class at The Culinary Institute of America, and being named best student chef by Food & Wine Magazine.

Lauren currently serves on the board for the Military Family Advisory Network and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network. The Military Family Advisory Network is the authentic voice of the modern military family and the bridge that connects military families to the resources, people, and information they depend on to successfully navigate all phases of military life. Lauren heads the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network's “Arm-Me Up© Careers Campaign,” which provides Army spouses with no-cost job placement assistance and career progression services.

Lauren is an avid public speaker, motivating and inspiring crowds at events such as the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Town Halls, NMSN Congressional Round Table, and the Military Influencer Conference.

Lauren is living the military dream and gearing up for their family's 9th duty station, and 11th move, over her soldier's 17 year career.

Duty stations:
Fort Stewart, GA
Fort Knox, KY
Fort Hood, TX
The Ohio State University
United States Military Academy, NY
Fort Leavenworth, KS
Fort Carson, CO
University Colorado in Colorado Springs, CO
Fort Benning, GA