Q: Who IS that? A: Lauren Van Schepen, nonprofit pro

Name: Lauren Van Schepen
Twitter: @laur_saurus
Website: fromthenorthcountry.tumblr.com

What's your job?
"I work in member services at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. I spend most of my day answering questions about incorporation, professional development, how organizations can get money, and how people can get jobs. I'm also on the board of directors for the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Twin Cities chapter."

Other than your job, what are your claims to fame?
"Attending every Forever Young to date, owning an obscene number of dresses, writing an occasional arts review for the Daily Planet, having a pretty cute nose, and posting too much on Tumblr and Twitter about my OkCupid escapades."

What's your relationship status?
"Single."

Where are you most likely to be seen?
"Uptown VFW, CC Club, Lyle's, the Hampden Park Co-op, Common Roots, Republic, the Walker on Thursday nights, and Target." 

Where are you least likely to be seen?
"William's, the Bulldog, the parking lot at The Wedge, Eat Street Social."

With whom are you most likely to be seen?
"Sam Schultz, Noah Keesecker, Julia Quanrud, Alex James, Henry Meyer, someone I'm on a first date with." 

Where were you born?
"Bangor, Maine."

What neighborhood do you live in now?
"CARAG, Minneapolis." 

What's your ride?
"2009 Pontiac Vibe."

What's the best way for someone to start a conversation with you?
"Lead with a description of your worst date, best meal, or least favorite local band. Or just buy me a drink."

Photo courtesy Lauren Van Schepen