Lauren Posey

Dr. Lauren Posey is principal cellist of the Ballet West Orchestra and Executive Director of the Intermountain Suzuki String Institute. She is on faculty at Westminster University, co-directs the Colorado Cello Intensive, and maintains an active private cello studio. An advocate for music education and community engagement, she was named one of Utah Business Magazine’s 2024 Forty Under 40 for her leadership and impact through the Intermountain Suzuki String Institute. Dr. Posey performs regularly as a chamber musician, and frequently appears as a keynote speaker and masterclass clinician..

Dr. Posey received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University. She also holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Southern California and a Master of Music degree from the University of Utah. In addition to her performing and teaching career, she volunteers as President of Arctic Rescue and she enjoys adventures with her partner Marcus and their six huskies Riggins, Taylor, Lyla, Garrity, Kora, and Cassidy.