Our Team
Lauren Hayat
Lauren Hayat is the founder of Eager Leaders. She has obtained a dual degree in Psychology and Communications from UCLA and now works in Learning and Development at Gilead Sciences, creating professional development opportunities for employees across the organization. Lauren believes in the importance of integrating leadership into every child's life from an early start so they can be most successful in their academic years, careers, and efforts to change the world. She aims to foster a fun and creative learning environment for her students, and to impart in every child that they are never too young to make a difference.
Kim Ogdoc
Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, yet her passion for creativity has led her beyond the laboratory into graphic design and digital marketing. She enjoys transforming ideas into engaging, meaningful content that inspires growth and confidence.
Through her work in creative and community-focused roles, Kim has seen how thoughtful visuals and clear messaging can make learning more exciting and accessible for young people. At Eager Leaders, she assists in graphic design and marketing, bringing programs to life with compelling visuals and messages that encourage students to discover their strengths and step into leadership with confidence.
Prerna Gopinath - Intern
Prerna Gopinath is a Junior in high school who has taken the Eager Leaders course before. She is a Leadership Educator who spearheads our free workshop series. Prerna is a proud Eagle scout, softball lover, and excited to study neuroscience in college!