Lauren Elizabeth Perna is the CEO and Head Writer of Lauren Perna Communications, a Boston-based company elevating the stories of life sciences companies and other game-changers. She brings over 20 years of experience in communications, marketing, and community engagement to her clients. She is an award-winning community organizer and writer, recognized for her leadership abilities, life sciences writing, and copywriting contributions.
Lauren is a fierce advocate for mental health, and she is passionate about removing the stigma of mental illness in business. She regularly shares her powerful story of living and eventually thriving with depression and anxiety. Her story has been featured in many places include NAMI, McLean Hospital’s Deconstructing Stigma Campaign, Quotable Magazine, Balancing Boldly, and many more outlets.
She is a dynamic speaker, known for her animated personality and value-packed lessons about living with mental illnesses. Lauren’s highly acclaimed written work was the impetus behind her transformation into a sought-after speaker.
Lauren is a community-builder at her core, passionate about bringing like-minded people together to grow. Through her business, she hosts a regular LinkedIn Live Series teaching her audience about writing and marketing. She is also the Boston Chapter Leader and Founding Member of the Chronic Boss Collective, an organization for ambitious businesswomen living with chronic conditions. Lauren is the co-founder of the Women’s Business League Neponset Valley Chapter, a member of the Boston Business Women, and an elected Dedham Town Meeting Representative.
Lauren lives in Massachusetts with her partner, his son, and their dog. She enjoys spending time at their house in NH and has dreams of buying more property and traveling the world.
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Lauren's Published Mental Health Writing
Lauren's Mental Health Blog
