Visionary Award

Lauren McGowan has a bachelor’s degree in music education from SUNY Fredonia and a master’s degree in higher education administration from Buffalo State College, and has been working in enrollment management since she graduated in 2012. She previously worked at D’Youville College as an undergraduate admissions counselor, and the University at Buffalo School of Nursing as a graduate recruitment coordinator before moving to her current position as the director of recruitment and admissions for the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. She is an active member of NYGAP and served as the NYGAP secretary for two years. She was also a 2019 recipient of the NAGAP Winter PDI Fellowship. She was also honored with the National Deans and Directors of Social Work Admissions Rookie of the Year Award in 2019. Lauren is a lifelong learner who loves using her creativity to solve problems and assist students throughout their enrollment journey.

The Visionary Award is intended to recognize an individual or individuals in the higher education community who demonstrate a unique and innovative vision in the graduate enrollment management profession, the field of higher education, and/or for NAGAP, specifically.