Lauren Garza

Director of Grants
Lauren Garza is a nonprofit grant professional with over four years of experience securing funding for mission-driven organizations across Central Texas, and over ten years of experience in nonprofit development as a whole. She joined Yesterday's Gone as the Director of Grants in April of 2026. Previously, she held grants leadership roles at Family Eldercare and AGE of Central Texas, where she managed foundation relationships and grant portfolios supporting services for older adults, and raised funds for two different FQHCs in New Hampshire after serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA at a NH Seacoast nonprofit providing visual and performing arts education to teen girls. Lauren holds a B.A. in Sociology and Women's Studies from the University of New Hampshire.
When she's not working, Lauren spends time with her dog, Goose, watching the WNBA, and enjoys the local music scene in Austin.