Lauren Pray

Background

About Lauren Pray

I started my professional career in South Carolina, working two jobs to make ends meet. Flash forward to 13 years of marketing at CompTIA in Chicagoland, and my journey has been anything but boring. I’ve gone from tactical execution to strategic planning, from crunching numbers to building brand awareness, and now I’m laser-focused on what really matters: the customer. My career has been a masterclass in adaptability, innovation, and figuring out how to present solutions, not problems (because let’s face it, no one likes a problem presenter).Known for my emotional intelligence and ability to read a room, I believe in the power of psychological safety in the workplace—because great ideas don’t come from fear; they come from trust (and maybe a little caffeine). My motto? If it scares you, it’s probably worth doing. That’s how I’ve embraced challenges, grown, and learned to thrive in an ever-changing marketing landscape.As we navigate this AI-driven world, I’m passionate about keeping the human element. AI can boost productivity, but it can’t replace the emotion, connection, and creativity that make customer experiences truly memorable. Moving forward, I’m excited to create customer-centric strategies that balance innovation with heart—and maybe crack a joke or two along the way.