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.
Current Position
- Assistant Director of Communications at Say Yes Cleveland.
- Founder and Managing Director of Laurel Cadence, a marketing and advocacy firm.
Civic Engagement
- Trustee, The Land
- Communications Co-Chair, Greater Cleveland Delta Foundation
- Communications Co-Chair, The Soul of Philanthropy
- Founder, The Women's Leadership Guild
Education
- Bachelor of Arts from Wittenberg University.
- Working on a Master of Nonprofit Organizations 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