Lauren Duke is a Market Research Analyst at HORNE Federal where she works closely with her team to anticipate the challenges and needs of government clients. She focuses on researching and synthesizing information to understand the business needs of clients and inform strategies to overcome challenges. She adds value by facilitating knowledge-sharing between internal and external stakeholders and synthesizing complex public data and initiatives to anticipate market needs.
Lauren joined HORNE in 2021 as a member of the firm’s Career Acceleration Program, where she gained exposure to implementing large-scale federally funded programs. Previously, she worked as an associate for an international economic development organization.
Lauren earned a Master of Science in Economic Development following a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Southern Mississippi.