The University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement welcomes Lauren Martin as Assistant Vice Provost for Community-Engaged Research. Martin is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, with 20 years experience doing participatory and action research with community partners. She is also an affiliate faculty member at the Robert J. Jones Urban Research Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
“I am looking forward to working with the University community to further our capacity for authentic partnerships in community-engaged research that will help us deepen the impact of our research and build trust with the public,” Martin said.
In her role, Martin will support faculty in developing and strengthening community-engaged and publicly impactful research projects and grant proposals. As part of her work, she will develop tools and approaches to support building and sustaining
community partnerships in research.
“We’re thrilled to have Lauren join us in advancing University-wide efforts to institutionalize and recognize community-engaged research. Her faculty experience will be invaluable in developing strategies to support our many engaged researchers across the system who contribute to making direct impacts for and with the public,” said Laurie Van Egeren, vice provost for public engagement.
Martin’s appointment began Jan. 1, 2026.