Lauren is a Greenville native with a passion for public health and community well-being. She earned degrees in Health Sciences and Spanish from Furman University and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her interests include health behavior and Lifestyle Medicine, with a focus on empowering individuals to make positive, evidence-based lifestyle choices that support long-term well-being. Having witnessed the impact of cancer within her own family, Lauren is inspired to support others...

  Laura Coleman (LC) was born and raised in Greenville, SC. At Greenville High, she served as Student Body President, an experience that helped lay the foundation for her passion for nonprofit work and community service. She went on to study and serve at Presbyterian College before returning home. Laura Coleman joined the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance staff in 2018, drawn to the organization through her own experience as the “survivor” of several family members who have faced cancer. In June 2025, LC’s...

Kay Roper is Executive Director of Cancer Survivors Park Alliance (CSPA). With a degree in Public Relations and Speech Communication from the University of Georgia, Kay’s background as a marketing and communications professional has supported her efforts with local campaigns as an experienced Executive Director, communications and marketing specialist. She has special interest and skills in making a positive difference through building community partnerships, creating collaborations and developing trusted respectful relationships to achieve both organizational and personal goals. Kay enjoys creative,...