Who We Are

With decades of collective experience in technology education, organizational leadership, and change management, our team brings a diverse and complementary skillset to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and your organization's needs.

Lauren Owens

Chief Executive Officer

lauren@bridgeconsultingteam.org 

Lauren is a visionary leader dedicated to shaping a student-first culture by integrating cutting-edge technology into education. She brings a wealth of experience in organizational leadership, overseeing both IT infrastructure and EdTech implementation with a strategic, forward-thinking approach. Her innovative mindset and ability to bridge the gap between technology and academics led to her becoming the district’s first Director of Innovative Solutions, where she spearheaded creative initiatives to enhance the student experience through technology. Lauren’s credentials include being an AzTEA Board Member, CETL Certified, and a member of the Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board. She holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership and has a background as a former Spanish teacher.

Luke Allpress

Chief of Strategy

luke@bridgeconsultingteam.org

Luke loves organizing complicated situations into good questions and effective action steps. With a background in engineering and teaching calculus, he loves the challenge of optimizing a plan to be efficient and effective. With experience in web app development, data analysis, adult learning, and a CETL certification, he brings perspective to help you develop and implement the plans you want. 

Drew Olsson

Chief Program Officer

drew@bridgeconsultingteam.org 

Drew is a former Math and Computer Science teacher with over a decade of experience in education. His dynamic leadership involves leveraging stakeholders to utilize technology to achieve strategic goals. He has contributed to transformative change at both the school and district levels, with a focus on equitable opportunities and access for all students. With a keen eye on the future, Drew prepares educators to navigate a landscape where AI plays an integral role in the workplace. His forward-thinking approach ensures that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in an increasingly techno-centric world.  Drew's primary goal is to use technology to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and transform learning opportunities for everyone. He strives to empower others to become continuous learners and actively work towards creating our most preferred future.  Drew holds two master's degrees in Secondary Education and Educational Leadership from Arizona State University.