Vargas, Lauren M.

Lauren M. Vargas is an independent researcher and strategist specialising in digital transformation, community engagement, and strategic foresight in the cultural sector. She is also an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Leicester’s Institute of Digital Culture, where she contributes to research on digital maturity, leadership, and organisational capability across the museum and heritage sectors. Her professional background spans over 20 years across public, private, and academic sectors, including senior roles at Aetna, Fidelity Investments, and the US Department of Defense. She was named one of the top 25 social business leaders by The Economist Intelligence Unit. She holds a PhD in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester and an MA in Creative Writing from Open University.