Lauren Foster

About

With me you get
empathy and innovation.

I'm a dual Canadian-American citizen based in Calgary, open to Web and Digital roles for mission-aligned organizations. For almost two decades, I've built a career at the intersection of people, creativity and technology. 

My approach is rooted in empathy. I believe the best products come from deeply understanding people; their needs, frustrations, and aspirations. Whether I'm leading a digital/product team, defining brand strategy, or architecting user experiences, I start with being curious.

I'm currently consulting small businesses and non-for-profits, helping them bring emotional intelligence into AI implementation by creating automations and workflows that understand and respond to human emotions with nuance and care.

Core Expertise

Product StrategyUX DesignBrand IdentityAI/ML ProductsE-CommerceContent StrategyWeb and DigitalDesign SystemsTeam LeadershipUser Research

Location

Calgary, Canada · Dual Canadian-American citizenship
Open to remote Canada and US work

The Journey

2004

Design Beginnings

Started career in graphic design. Working for a record label in Chicago and freelancing.

2008

Brand & Content Strategy

Transitioned into brand management while leading and building content and creative.

2018

UX, Web & Digital Leadership

Moved into user experience design, website optimization and leading digital strategies.

2022

E-Commerce Product Management

Led successful e-commerce acquisition through digital and product optimization efforts.

2024

AI Leadership & Innovation

Combined professional experience with AI training and business acumen to build products with emotional intelligence.

2026

Human-Centred AI & Digital Consulting

Helping mission-aligned organizations implement AI & digital strategies that keep people at the centre.