Our Board
CommNexus is a non-profit organization that is member supported. We rely on the sponsorship of industry companies, along with the participation of individuals from our community, to assist us in helping the San Diego technology community. Our Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from our sponsor companies and industry advisors.Our Team
At the heart of EvoNexus is a driven team working tirelessly to ensure EvoNexus provides startups with the support and opportunities needed to prosper and pioneer the future of technology.

Lauren Kelly
SVP & CMO, Irvine Company Office Properties
Lauren Kelly joined Irvine Company in 2014 as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Office division. In her position, Ms. Kelly is responsible for all aspects of marketing and brand performance for Irvine Company Office Properties. She also oversees New Development and Portfolio Marketing; Customer and Marketplace Insights; Product Innovation; Creative Services and Interactive Marketing.
Previously, Ms. Kelly led Global Strategy for Dell’s Commercial Business, representing over $60 billion in revenue across all lines of business. In this role, she led a global team focused on driving holistic long-term strategies, identifying big bets for future growth, and pursuing business development activities that advance this strategic agenda.
Prior to joining Dell, Ms. Kelly spent nine years with PepsiCo, most recently serving as Senior Director of Strategy for PepsiCo Americas Foods, a $22B division of the company. In this role, she led a strategy team focused on identifying global growth and expansion opportunities.
Lauren holds a BA in psychology from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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