Lauren Setaro
Director of Business Development | Washington D.C.
Executive Profile
Lauren Setaro serves as Director of Business Development at Millman Search Group. She brings strategic vision and proven success in revenue growth and relationship building across multiple industries. Her wealth of experience, results-driven approach and ability to maximize client opportunities make her an invaluable asset to the team.
Industry Experience
Lauren’s diverse industry expertise spans commercial real estate, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, non-profit, and wellness sectors. As Corporate Sales Manager for national nonprofit Planet Aid, she secured valuable retail and real estate partnerships across 16 states. Previously, at Cana Development, she served as the Commercial Real Estate Agent and Marketing Manager, specializing in retail, mixed-use development, food halls, and entertainment venues.
Lauren’s career began in restaurant operations at age 16, building over 15 years of hands-on experience in food service and hospitality. Her passion for people helped shape her people-focused approach to business development.
Professional Philosophy and Background
In addition to helping clients achieve their long-term goals, Lauren is highly regarded by her colleagues and clients for her professionalism and exceptional communication skills.
Fred Scalese, Vice President of Leasing at Carnegie Companies, states,
“It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Lauren for the past few years. Her professionalism and communication skills have been appreciated, as they combine to provide a positive environment with outstanding results.”
Bill Prentice, Real Estate Manager at L2 Partners, adds,
“Lauren is the consummate professional we all endeavor to be. Her persistently optimistic personality is infectious; everyone around her benefits from her ability to organize, motivate, and keep the focus on a successful end result.”
Lauren holds a Public Relations and Mass Communications degree from The University of South Carolina. She lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with her husband and their dog, Vincent. Outside work, she enjoys exploring, traveling, or volunteering in her community.