Lauren Hagerty, Director of Marketing & Community at Power to Fly, discusses hosting virtual events, diversity initiatives, and community-building. Power to Fly employs a 3-prong approach, implements DEI metrics, and allows community members to self-organize events. They emphasize diversity in speakers, content, and images. The episode also covers the challenges of balancing enjoyment and impact, creating unique communities, and tracking community efforts. Lauren shares their journey from genetic counseling to community management and highlights the importance of gratitude in the community industry.
