Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) Names Lauren Hancock Chief Operating Officer in Pivotal Leadership Appointment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2025
COLUMBUS, OH - Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), the national authority on research, education and programming for girls, proudly announces the promotion of Lauren Hancock to Chief Operating Officer. As one of the organization's two founding employees alongside Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, Ms. Hancock has been a driving force behind ROX's remarkable evolution from a local initiative to a nationwide movement spanning 40+ states.
"Lauren embodies the very essence of what ROX stands for – determination, vision, and transformative leadership," said Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, Founder and CEO of ROX. "From day one in 2009, her extraordinary commitment and strategic brilliance have shaped our trajectory. Under her guidance, ROX has transcended boundaries, expanding from serving girls in Ohio to becoming the preeminent national voice in research and programming centered on girls' development and empowerment. This well-deserved promotion acknowledges not just her past contributions, but her visionary capacity to propel ROX into its next era of impact."
In her elevated role as Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Hancock will oversee the comprehensive program and business operations at ROX, orchestrating the organization's continued national expansion while ensuring operational excellence across all initiatives.
Ms. Hancock’s personal journey mirrors the empowerment narrative central to ROX's mission. Inspired by her family’s entrepreneurial spirit, grit and determination, she was the first in her family to achieve higher education. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Women's Studies, adding a minor in Latino/a Studies as an homage to her Mexican-American heritage, from The Ohio State University in 2010. She later enhanced her leadership credentials with a Master's of Science in Public Administration from Ohio University in 2014.
"I firmly believe that I am my grandmother's dream come true," reflected Hancock. "Stepping into this leadership role at an organization that has been my professional home for nearly 16 years fills me with immense pride and purpose. Our mission of helping girls rule their own experiences resonates profoundly with my personal story, and I am honored to continue advancing our vital work in this expanded capacity."
Ms. Hancock's appointment represents a strategic enhancement of ROX's executive leadership team during a period of unprecedented growth and national recognition for the organization.
About Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX)
Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX) is the national authority on research, education, and programming centered on girls. ROX puts data into action to create generations of confident girls who control their own relationships, experiences, decisions, and futures. The organization delivers evidence-based programs in over 650 schools across more than 40 states and operates the ROX Institute for Research and Training, leading nationwide initiatives to transform how girls are educated, mentored, and empowered. For more information about ROX, visit www.rulingourexperiences.org.
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