Lauren Kapler, Senior Director of Enterprise Acquisition Integration at Lapcorp, is a shining example of servant leadership in Alamance County. Lauren is a valued employee, with more than 25 years at Labcorp, where she has built a career defined by excellence, dedication to her team, and an enthusiasm for helping others.
At Labcorp, Lauren’s drive to grow has been evident in her leadership across various roles. From earning her MBA to now pursuing a PhD, she exemplifies lifelong learning and professional ambition. But Lauren’s leadership extends well beyond her impressive résumé. As co-lead of Labcorp’s Women’s Empowerment Network (WEN), she helps create a safe space in the workplace for women to grow, connect, and lead, which fosters both professional development and personal support.
Outside of work, Lauren is deeply committed to community involvement and service. Lauren has been involved for many years with the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity and sets the example of service for her teammates on builds. Lauren’s biggest community commitment, however, is to YoungLives, a ministry that supports adolescent mothers through education and support. Her journey with the organization began when her son was in middle school and got involved with YoungLife, which quickly became an important part of their entire family. When asked to lead a group of middle schoolers on a weeklong summer camp trip to Florida, Lauren stepped up. Leading youth in this capacity was unfamiliar territory for her, but by taking a step out of her comfort zone to exercise her leadership skills in a different way, the door to her deeper involvement with this local ministry opened.
Now in her fifth year on the YoungLives Planning Committee, Lauren serves teen moms and their babies regularly by organizing events, preparing meals, providing childcare, and ensuring every young woman feels seen and supported. It’s a mission close to Lauren’s heart, and one that speaks to her broader vision: building a community where everyone, especially women, is empowered to thrive.
Whether she’s mentoring colleagues, supporting young moms, or swinging a hammer on a build site, Lauren leads with grace and generosity. Her story reminds us that when we lead with compassion, we create lasting change.
