Director of Community Health
Lauren Lessard, PhD, MPH, is the Director of Community Health at Tahoe Forest Health System, where she leads the development of integrated, community-centered strategies that align with clinical care and system priorities. She is known for building practical, action-oriented frameworks that move community health efforts from planning to implementation, with a focus on measurable impact and long-term sustainability.
Lauren brings extensive experience in public health research, program development, and evaluation, with a strong focus in community-based participatory research and implementation. Her work centers on leveraging data and strong community partnerships to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. She earned her PhD in Community Health Sciences from UCLA and her Master of Public Health from UC Berkeley. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, and can often be found mountain biking, skiing, or rafting in the Truckee/Tahoe region.
