Author Biography

 
Lauren Segura, PhD

Lauren Segura, PhD

Dean of the School of Integrative and Professional Studies

Biography

Lauren Segura, PhD, serves as dean of the School of Integrative and Professional Studies at UMGC. She has more than two decades of experience in higher education and workforce development, including her leadership role in workforce development initiatives at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and as program dean and associate vice provost for general education at Strayer University.

At UMGC, Segura oversees interdisciplinary programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields such as biological sciences, communications, criminal justice, education, and public safety. Segura has a PhD in English language and literature from the George Washington University.