Lauren Weingarten
is a Credentialed Victim Advocate (NACP) and Certified Trauma Support Specialist (Trauma Institute International) and the voice behind the popular Instagram account @mtmvcommunity, one of the first social media-based support communities. Lauren worked in TV / Film production for over a decade before having her own MeToo experience. Since then she has found purpose in understanding trauma and leading conversations surrounding sexual violence. She created the MTMV Community Support Network to build and foster community amongst survivors and their supporters.
Lauren in grateful for all those who have paved the way so she can do this work. She acknowledges the labor, passion, and fortitude for the many who have come before her. Black women have been at the forefront of this work from the beginning and we would not be here without them. Special shout out to Recy Taylor, Tarana Burke, and Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris.