Lauren Conrad brings a wealth of expertise to the preservation of historical knowledge to her role as Assistant Archivist for the DMNS Archives Department. She holds an MLIS from San Jose State University and a BA in English Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder. Fueled by a passion for bringing history to life, Lauren is especially committed to ensuring widespread access to historical information through diverse and equitable means. She finds the utmost joy in connecting users with information, and aims to bridge the gap between the past and present, fostering a deeper understanding of our collective history.