Lauren Stephenson
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Studied at Naval Postgraduate School
Works at Boston Consulting Group
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Available tomorrow at 8:30 PM UTC
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About Lauren
I’m a former Navy officer, decision scientist, and consultant with a background in operations research, analytics, and product strategy. I’ve spent my career making high-stakes decisions in complex, ambiguous environments—from leading teams in the Navy to building analytics-driven decision systems at BCG. I know what it’s like to navigate competitive paths with unclear rules, high expectations, and a lot of pressure. Whether it’s breaking into selective programs, transitioning careers, or positioning yourself for leadership roles, I help people turn uncertainty into a clear, actionable plan. My approach blends structured thinking, honest feedback, and practical guidance, grounded in real experience rather than theory.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I care deeply about helping people who are a few steps behind where I’ve been—and because I know how much the right guidance can change a trajectory. I benefited enormously from mentors who challenged me, believed in me, and helped me see paths forward when things felt overwhelming or opaque. I also learned many lessons the hard way, navigating competitive environments where expectations were high and feedback wasn’t always clear. Coaching gives me the opportunity to pay that forward. I’m especially passionate about helping people build confidence, make thoughtful decisions, and advocate for themselves—whether they’re aiming for elite programs, leadership roles, or major career transitions. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all advice; I work with clients to understand their goals, strengths, and constraints, and help them move forward with clarity and conviction.
Work Experience
Consultant - Senior Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
January 2025 - Present
Product-managed decision-support and scenario-based simulation systems, translating ambiguous business objectives into structured decision logic, KPIs, and system requirements Led end-to-end development of a supply-chain simulation platform managing ~$400M in critical components, modeling constraints and multi-objective tradeoffs across scenarios Partnered with engineers and analysts to design optimization-based allocation logic and reusable system abstractions, delivering ~$8M annualized impact
Lead Data Scientist
US Navy
July 2022 - June 2024
Designed and delivered the Surface Force Response Plan, a planning and decision system translating commander intent, doctrine, and operational constraints into structured, inspectable decision policies Modeled hierarchical planning and policy-decomposition frameworks, converting high-level objectives into executable actions across echelons, platforms, and operational contexts Designed and validated condition-driven decision logic using simulation, what-if analysis, and operational feedback loops to improve responsiveness and resource allocation under uncertainty Partnered with engineers and analysts to define reusable decision abstractions, constraints, and system interfaces, enabling parameterized and adaptable decision logic across mission contexts Cloud Computing, Operations Research and +9 skills
Division Head
US Navy
June 2020 - July 2022
Organizational Leadership, Intrapersonal Skills and +4 skills
Graduate Student
US Navy
May 2019 - June 2020
Operations Research, Python (Programming Language) and +5 skills
Student Athlete
United States naval academy
July 2015 - May 2019
Member of the Women’s Varsity Swim Team, Academic All-American Operations Research, Python (Programming Language) and +5 skills
Education
Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Science - MS, Operations Research
2019 - 2020
Grade: 3.94 MORS Tisdale Award Winner, June 2020 R (Programming Language), Data Science and +9 skills
United States Naval Academy
Bachelor of Science - BS, Operations Research
2015 - 2019
Grade: 3.91 Activities and societies: Varsity Women's Swim Team, Athletes Serving Athletes, Lean-In Circles, 14th Company, Midshipmen Group Study Program Leader, Mathematics Club Vice President Brigade Commander Spring 2019; Selected as the top midshipman to lead the 4,000 strong student body to carryout mission statement of the institution. Bowman Scholar; awarded postgraduate scholarship to attend Naval Postgraduate School upon commissioning. National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Prize, Captain Malcolm E. Wolfe Naval Leadership Prize, and Distinguished Graduate Award recipient R (Programming Language), Data Science and +9 skills
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Overall Rating
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