Lauren A. Holland is a Wall Street professional with over 20 years of experience in investment research and portfolio management. Currently, she is Senior Credit Analyst and Global Head of Paper & Packaging at CreditSights, an independent credit research firm. Lauren began her career in Finance at Lehman Brothers as a high yield analyst. She has also spent time at Citi, Raeburn Advisors and BOE Securities. Additionally, Lauren was a partner in Emblask, LLC. a credit focused macro hedge fund. As far as public service, Lauren recently served as Co-Chair, Special Events for the Eastern Region of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc. and is currently Budget & Finance Chair for the North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter. She is a member of the Advocates Board of Fiver Children's Foundation, an organization that supports urban youth in the journey from grade school to college. Lauren holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from The University of Oklahoma and an MBA with an emphasis in Finance and Entrepreneurship from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.