Lauren Brengarth, University of Missouri, is an assistant teaching professor in management whose work focuses on leadership, strategic communication, ethics, and experiential learning. She is especially known for developing applied learning opportunities that connect students with organizations and real-world business challenges. Brengarth combines academic expertise with more than two decades of professional experience in media, nonprofit management, consulting, healthcare communication, and university advancement. Her teaching emphasizes practical leadership development through hands-on engagement and collaboration.