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Lauren Sloan
Senior Human Resources Assistant
lauren.sloan(at)practicalfarmers(dot)org
Lauren Sloan joined Practical Farmers of Iowa in August 2025 as the senior human resources assistant. In this role, she supports HR work related to recruiting and onboarding new staff, benefits coordination, employee recognition and compliance. This may involve answering questions, organizing projects, coordinating with benefit providers and helping new staff feel welcome.
Lauren graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in human resource management and leadership studies; she also holds an SHRM-CP certification. Before joining the PFI staff, she worked as an HR intern in the insurance and healthcare fields, and she helped with campus recruiting at ISU. These roles helped her gain valuable HR experience across varied industries while growing her love for solving tough questions and thinking critically to support others.
Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Lauren now calls Iowa home and is currently in the market for a cat. Outside of work, you’ll probably find her lifting weights, swimming laps, crocheting something cozy or running her hobby sourdough business.