Lauren Schellinger joined CIBA in 2023, finding it a natural fit to her career in international finance and banking. Lauren has worked in commercial banking at M&T Bank for 16 years, with experience in commercial lending, treasury management and international trade finance. She specializes in assisting middle market companies in the Northeast USA to grow their business through exports, while protecting the company during the import process. A graduate of Colgate University, Lauren is also involved in continuing education opportunities through the AFP, BAFT and WTC. Lauren sits on the board of the World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara. Lauren lives in Buffalo, New York, where she also volunteers with the Village of Williamsville, Girl Scouts and her local PTA.