Lauren Camp Gates: (Don't) Count Out People with Disabilities

In this episode, Stuart Comstock-Gay speaks with the Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware Lauren Camp Gates about focusing resources on people with disabilities and how nonprofits can be more intentional about engaging people with disabilities and their families. Lauren Camp Gates is the Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, where she began as a volunteer in 2012. In addition to her executive leadership, Lauren serves as the youngest-ever National Board President of Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action, collaborating with more than 100 Down syndrome organizations nationwide. She also served as a policy associate with the National Down Syndrome Congress and is the founder of Down to Box, a national nonprofit with 13 locations providing inclusive fitness and boxing programs. In recognition of her impact and leadership, she was named a 40 Under 40 honoree by Delaware Business Times in 2021. She has an MPA from the University of Delaware.