Lauren brings over 15 years of experience building advertising exchanges and leading GTM functions for companies such as Google and AT&T. In her role as SVP of Communications Platform, Lauren oversees R&D for the Communications Platform which encompasses Messaging, Account Security, Phone Numbers and the majority of Twilio's revenue. Lauren previously served as the Chief Revenue Officer at Nextdoor where she built their global advertising, commerce and local business marketplaces. Lauren earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and is a proud San Francisco native.