Lauren Skonieczny

Also known as Schnitzel, Lauren has been involved in the USAFL since 2015 when she joined the New York Magpies. In 2019, Lauren relocated to Portland, OR and joined the Portland Sockeyes. In 2017, Lauren represented the USA Liberty on their Australian tour. 

Lauren is currently the Secretary for the Portland Steelheads Australian Football Club and Assistant Coach for the Sockeyes.

Lauren served on the USAFL Women's Association Board in 2018 & 2019  before being elected to the USAFL Executive Board as VP West for the 2020 season. This year she has stepped into the Secretary role.

Her previous sports admin experience includes four years organizing a charity football season in New York City to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

As part of the Executive Board, Lauren’s focus is on streamlining communication and bolstering league systems and infrastructure. She’s passionate about giving players, coaches, team administrators, and club members clear and easy access to everything they need to grow and develop and especially committed to growing the women's game and community in the USA.