Lauren Ripko | Event Planner

About: Lauren Ripko uses her 20+ years in the hospitality industry to create experiences that build community through art and gathering. In a post-pandemic world, gathering is more important than ever and Lauren focuses on producing events that provide an inspired platform for the public to meet on common ground. With a focus on Creative Placemaking, her goal is to bridge art, culture, and economic development within cities to spur community-led change. Lauren enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures firsthand through food and drink with locals. Each trip to a new city or country is an opportunity to bring something back to the community in which she lives with her husband and two sons.

Specialties: With a background in event production ranging from Ironman Triathlons to celebrity weddings, Diner en Blanc to a dinner party for 10, Lauren brings a unique perspective to the important details with a passion for creating the opportunity for each guest or visitor to leave with new memories and new friends.

Quote: "All the flowers of all the tomorrows are the seeds of today.”

Connect: Contact Lauren at lauren@studioqevents.com or at (303) 929-2434, or visit her website below!

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