Lauren Segura, PhD

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Portfolio Vice President and Dean, School of Integrative and Professional Studies at University of Maryland Global Campus

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Dr. Lauren Segura is the Portfolio Vice President and Dean at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where she leads interdisciplinary programs. With over 20 years of experience, including leadership development roles at the FBI, she specializes in creating data-driven learning strategies that incorporate AI and design thinking. People who have worked with her describe her as forward-thinking, intelligent, and collaborative.


Dr. Segura received a "Courageous and Fearless" leadership award for her work in reimagining general education to better align graduate skills with employer needs.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Demanding

Objective Thinker

More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

AI-Driven Leadership
Focuses on equipping leaders with skills for an era of AI-human collaboration, drawing from her background at the FBI and her AI in Business Strategy certification.
Future of Learning
Passionate about designing high-impact, data-driven learning strategies that prepare the workforce for transformation and new technologies.
Human-Centered Innovation
Advocates for balancing technological innovation with responsibility, ensuring human judgment remains central to decision-making and accountability.

Media Appearances

New UMGC Dean to Lead Interdisciplinary Programs That Prepare Students for Career Success. Featured in University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) News

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Work History

9-2025
Portfolio Vice President and Dean, School of Integrative and Professional Studies at University of Maryland Global Campus
12-2024 - 9-2025
Management and Program Analyst - Leadership Development at Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
12-2023 - 9-2025
Faculty and Subject Matter Expert - Leadership Development at Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
11-2023 - 12-2024
Instructional Systems Specialist - Training Solutions Development at Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
3-2019 - 11-2023
AVP - General Education at Strayer University

Education

Certification in AI for Business Strategy from UC Berkeley Executive Leadership Academy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from The George Washington University

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Exp : 14 Location : Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Portfolio Vice President and Dean, School of Integrative and Professional Studies at University of Maryland Global Campus
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Insights For Selling To Lauren

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lauren is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lauren

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lauren move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Lauren take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Lauren

Personality Compatibility


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