Lauren Gellatly
Lowcountry Local First Community Development Director
Charleston, SC
Forever optimistic to change the traditional model of economic development and to prevent Charleston from becoming “Anywhere, USA,” Lauren leads advocacy and community development projects, as well as the Good Business Initiative at Lowcountry Local First (LLF). LLF works with local-independent businesses, consumers, and policymakers to cultivate a place-based approach to economic development. Prior to joining the LLF team in 2013, she worked for The Trust for Public Land and completed an Urban Planning Fellowship at the Pratt Center for Community Development. Lauren holds a B.S. in Preservation & Planning from the College of Charleston and an M.S. in City & Regional Planning from the Pratt Institute. She lives in Charleston, SC with her husband, a public school teacher and comedian.