Our Team
Lauren Green
Owner and Executive Director, Client Engagement Lead, Lead Facilitator and Trainer
Lauren Green (she/her) is the owner and executive director of MeetingMakers, a close-knit team of experienced facilitators, trainers and meeting coaches who partner with clients to facilitate meetings with tangible outcomes and lasting impact. She believes facilitation should be a core competency for all professionals and is on a mission to make this a reality. She is recognized for her high energy and ability to fuel creativity and drive productivity in meetings while also helping groups recognize and scale their collaboration strengths.
Lauren earned a master’s degree in Organization Development and Knowledge Management from George Mason University, where she now teaches facilitation as an adjunct professor. Lauren is an International Coach Federation certified coach and an MBTI® and EQi (emotional intelligence) Practitioner. She is certified in LUMA human-centered design methodology and teaches design thinking workshops on behalf of LUMA Institute. Lauren is the host of the podcast This Meeting Sucks, on a mission to un-suck meetings and bring meeting skills to the masses, one episode at a time.
Caitlin Murray
Client Engagement Coordinator, Marketing Manager, Meeting Assistant
Caitlin Murray (she/her, they/them) is the client engagement coordinator and marketing manager for MeetingMakers and Dancing with Markers and producer of the This Meeting Sucks podcast. Caitlin specializes in visual design, video editing, and writing and approaches work with attention to detail, aesthetic balance, and a holistic focus. Caitlin graduated with honors from George Mason University’s Department of Communication and has experience in public relations, environmental advocacy and career development. She is recognized for her work in digital courses and website development. Caitlin is also a jazz and tap dance instructor and choreographer at The Center for Ballet Arts in Fairfax, VA and a member of the MotionX Dance Company.
Gina Weatherup
Associate Facilitator and Trainer, Certified Mediator
Gina Weatherup (she/her, they/them) is the founder and CEO of Chantilly Mediation and Facilitation. She’s on a mission to help leaders build happier workspaces. As a certified mediator in Virginia, Gina has a deep understanding of the role conflict plays in interrupting work happiness and goal achievement. Gina is a certified virtual facilitator and EQ-i 2.0 practitioner. She holds a master’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies from George Washington University. She is recognized for her empathy and her skill at reframing and mediation.
Trent Wakenight
Associate Facilitator and Trainer
Trent Wakenight (he/him) is the founder of Marker Ninja and a go-to for team-building, strategy development, design thinking, concept visualization and graphics. He is recognized for using graphic facilitation to guide vision and strategy formation, team development, change management and strategic communication for large private sector firms, non-profits and government agencies. Trent is an IAF Certified Professional Facilitator and holds a master’s degree in public relations from Michigan State University. He enjoys finding solutions in efficient and memorable ways using a blend of traditional facilitation and proven visual methods.