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About Lauren Smith-Petta

As Director, Educational Services, Lauren Smith-Petta leads Jumpstart’s strategy for delivering scalable educational offerings to the entrepreneurs and small businesses we serve. Lauren holds a Bachelor’s of Specialized Studies from Ohio University where she pioneered her own degree in ‘Creative Entrepreneurship’ coupled with a minor in Creative Writing. She has since earned her MBA from Cleveland State University. She sits on the Executive Board of the Berea Animal Rescue.