Lauren Florio, MPA, MSW

Lauren Florio graduated from WVU with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2021 and earned her Master of Public Administration and Master of Social Work degrees from WVU in 2025. While exploring healthcare careers, Lauren became passionate about helping others discover and achieve their goals. 

Lauren has a wide range of interests and has held positions in several WVU departments including Housing and Residence Life, the Honors College, Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, the Center for Excellence in Disabilities, and the Office of Compliance and Prevention Education. Lauren discovered her passion for teaching, advising, mentorship, and student development during her experience in the Honors Foundations Mentoring program. She is excited to give back to the Honors College community and to collaborate with individuals who once served as mentors for her. In her downtime, you can find Lauren crafting and exploring creativity, spending time with friends and family, cooking, and traveling. 

Lauren’s work is fueled by her desire to create accessible opportunities for students. Her advising style is client-focused, strengths-based, and interdisciplinary. She hopes to guide students by highlighting their strengths, encourage students to develop their creative problem-solving skills, and to incite confidence in future healthcare providers.