Board Member
Rooted in the visual arts, Lauren Braun's earliest experiences on the printing press, potter's wheel, and in the darkroom informed a 20-year career in product design, management and marketing. Currently at Apple, Lauren works on the company's product decarbonization efforts. Prior to that she managed the Apple Watch Series line and creative partnership with French fashion house, Hermès. Lauren has Bachelors in art history and business, both from the University of Michigan, and a Masters of Design from the IIT Institute of Design in Chicago. She's thrilled to bring her passion and expertise to Root Division.