Lauren Kimble

Director of Philanthropy

Lauren joined the Hope and Healing Center & Institute in January 2023. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 2011 with a BA in Communication Studies and a minor in Spanish. Lauren brings over a decade of experience in strategic communication, marketing, fundraising, and events in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Prior to joining HHCI, Lauren served in various development roles: a rehabilitation home for alcoholic women, a comprehensive senior services agency, and a community center for individuals and families in the 5th Ward of Houston.

Lauren is extremely passionate about mental health care, specifically recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. Outside of work, she is wife to her Astros-loving husband, Ryan, and mom to her son, Carter. She is also dog-mom to Goldie and Prince and enjoys tennis, family games of Rumikub, reading, and traveling.