This week's edition of Hawk Talk Roger Williams University Director of Annual Giving Lauren (Tierney) Swensen. To listen to the podcast, visit the following links:
 
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qz38g-f01725
 
https://youtu.be/S-8veMhrbX0
 


Swensen sat down with host Bryce Johnson and discussed topics such as the 2020 Day of Giving, her time suiting up for the Hawks' Softball team, and her dog Mila.
 
Swensen is a 2013 graduate of Roger Williams University as she earned her degree in finance before also receiving a Master's in leadership in 2019. She was a four-year starter and two-time captain at catcher for the Hawks. She truly made her mark across her 169 career starts behind the plate for the Blue & Gold as she ranks in the top ten in program history in career on-base percentage, fielding percentage, runs scored, steals, doubles, home runs, walks and putouts.
 
As a senior, Swensen lead Roger Williams to a 24-20 record, including 14-4 against conference opponents as the Hawks claimed the Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Along the way, she the won several individual accolades as she was voted as the CCC Player of the Year and Senior Co-Scholar-Athlete of the Year while garnering a spot on the ECAC Division III New England All-Star Second Team.
 
After concluding her playing days, Swensen remained with the Hawks as an assistant coach from 2014-17 as she helped guide the Hawks to an 84-71 record and a pair of CCC Championship Game appearances before she fully transitioned into her role in the Roger Williams Office of Alumni Relations.