Lauren Allen serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at OSF HealthCare, headquartered in Peoria, IL. She is also an Education and Career Mobility Fellow with UpSkill America.
With over eight years of experience in talent acquisition, she has witnessed firsthand the evolving landscape of recruitment—and the growing importance of proactive strategies that support internal growth and long-term career development. At OSF, one of her key priorities is developing clear, achievable pathways into healthcare careers—no matter where someone begins their journey. She has led the standardization and supported the rollout of apprenticeship programs and expanded education stipends across the OSF Ministry. She is passionate about helping individuals see how OSF can be a place to build and thrive in a purposeful healthcare career.