Lauren (Foster) Wu

Lauren Wu, Esq., CIPP/US, is an attorney, speaker, and former healthcare privacy executive recognized by the World Wide Women’s Association for her leadership and service. She has spent more than a decade working inside highly regulated industries, including healthcare and life sciences, where she advised on privacy, governance, and ethical decision-making at moments of meaningful organizational change. Lauren has held senior roles at companies such as Evidation Health, Roche Molecular Solutions, and Genomic Health (now Exact Sciences), helping teams navigate complex regulatory landscapes while building trust-centered practices. Her work bridges law, leadership, and lived experience, with a focus on making systems more humane, accessible, and sustainable. As a speaker, Lauren brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective to conversations about leadership, empathy, and accountability in modern organizations. She is known for translating complex issues into practical insight and for leading with clarity, authenticity, and care.