Lauren R. Welch brings more than 15 years of expertise in marketing, communications and advocacy. She has used public transit since high school and continues to take transit regularly today.
RTA Experience
- Lauren R. Welch was appointed to serve on the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees by City of Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb beginning May 2022.
- Chair, Operational Planning and Infrastructure Committee, 2022.
- Board Liaison, Civilian Oversight Committee (COC), 2023.
- Elected Vice President March 2024.
Current Position
- Interim Director of Communications at Say Yes Cleveland.
- Founder and Managing Director of Laurel Cadence, a marketing and advocacy firm.
Civic Engagement
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Wittenberg University.
- Master of Nonprofit Organizations (M.N.O.) in progress from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)
Contact Information
Board of Trustees
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
1240 W. 6th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-356-3120, email