Lauren Fenner, Audit Principal at Brown Plus, Honored as a Woman to Watch

by Central Penn Business Journal’s 2024 Women of Influence Awards

Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is pleased to share that Lauren Fenner, CPA, Audit Principal, was recognized in the 2024 Women to Watch category as part of Central Penn Business Journal’s (CPBJ) annual Woman of Influence awards. Lauren and the other Women of Influence honorees will be recognized during an event ceremony on Thursday, June 27, at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel.

The Women of Influence award honors high-achieving women for their tremendous career accomplishments, community involvement and commitment to mentorship. Fifty-six total Women of Influence were selected by CPBJ this year for their significant contributions to their respective fields and for their leadership in Central Pennsylvania in the areas of civic leadership, communications, education, finance, general business, health care, law, philanthropy, real estate and technology. The Women to Watch category specifically recognizes women under the age of 35.

"We are thrilled to share Lauren's selection as one of this year's Women to Watch," said Ken Wolfe, President and Managing Principal at Brown Plus. "Lauren is unwaveringly dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate about serving her clients and community partners, making her very deserving of this esteemed recognition among the women leaders of our community. We are excited to celebrate her and all of this year’s Women of Influence at the upcoming awards ceremony!"

Lauren is an Audit Principal and a key leader of the Brown Plus Nonprofit Practice, providing audit and tax services for approximately 45 nonprofit organizations, governmental entities and school districts. Lauren serves as a dedicated member of the Brown Plus Accounting and Auditing (A&A) Committee, which reviews strategies and best practices for the Firm’s A&A clients and processes. She also serves as a subject matter expert and presenter for Brown Plus’ nonprofit-related educational seminars. Additionally, Lauren is a dedicated volunteer member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (PICPA) South Central Local Connection Committee.

Lauren’s focus on serving nonprofits is not just professional, but also personal. Lauren volunteers as Board Treasurer of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce and is a former member of Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP). For her outstanding character, professional accomplishments and dedication to community service, Lauren was recognized as the West Shore Chamber’s 2023 Luminary Award honoree. She was also recognized by Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts’ Women in Science, Technology, Education and Math (STEM) Awards as a Woman to Watch honoree in 2020.

For more information about Lauren, please visit https://www.brownplus.com/our-team/lauren-fenner/.

For more information about the Central Penn Business Journal’s Women of Influence awards, please visit https://www.cpbj.com/event/women-of-influence/.

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