Lauren Hamilton, a Boise native, was appointed Executive Director of the Downtown Boise Association in February 2025, where she leads efforts to inspire visitors and locals to explore, connect, and experience Boise’s vibrant culture. Her background includes event management and alumni relations work with Boise Centre, the University of Idaho, and Boise State University. She currently serves on the board of Project Haiti. Outside of work, she enjoys planning her next adventure out of town.