by Lauren McCraney, interviewed by Amy Bennett Williams, The News-Press
About this Event
Lauren McCraney is the director at Captiva Civic Association who has interesting experiences in art, business, women’s advocacy and resilience. She will share an inspiring journey that connects community leadership at the Captiva Civic Association with her work alongside women’s cooperatives in Guatemala and her disaster-relief efforts with World Central Kitchen. Through vivid stories and short video clips, she will highlight how women’s leadership, cultural resilience, and collective action transform communities in times of both calm and crisis. From strengthening civic engagement on Captiva, to supporting economic independence and maternal health for Indigenous women, to mobilizing food relief after hurricanes, Lauren weaves together lessons on purpose-driven leadership, compassion in action, and the power of showing up for one another.
She will be interviewed by Amy Bennett-Williams of The News-Press.
Sponsorsed by ZONTA Club of Sanibel-Captiva
Special thanks to the Sanibel Community House
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About Lauren:
Lauren McCraney is the Director of the Captiva Civic Association and a cultural anthropologist trained at Florida Gulf Coast University. She has worked in international disaster response with World Central Kitchen, partnered with women’s textile cooperatives and traditional midwives in Guatemala, and co-founded Survival Armor, a ballistic protection company in Lee County. As Executive Director of Human Trafficking Awareness Partnerships, she facilitated programs to educate communities and protect vulnerable women, children, and men. Lauren has previously curated exhibitions at FGCU’s Archives & Collections and through ArtReach and she currently enjoys curating exhibitions for local artists at the CCA.
Lauren is also a certified yoga and mindfulness teacher and retreat facilitator, integrating mental health education and holistic wellness into her leadership when the opportunity arises. Her work centers on women’s leadership, civic engagement, cultural preservation, and community resilience, connecting local and global perspectives to create meaningful impact.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sanibel Community House, Founder's Room, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, United States
USD 35.00
