Lauren Byerly is the administrative Assistant for NESsT in our California office. Prior to joining NESsT, she dedicated herself to writing, making a home, and growing her own food. Lauren is deeply concerned about issues of globalization, environmental protection, and civil and human rights. She is a native of Southern California, and is currently studying several languages. Lauren earned her B.A., summa cum laude, in Liberal Studies (Music concentration) from California State University, Stanislaus.