About Us

Lauryn Graves has dedicated over 26 years to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. where her commitment and prowess have seen her rise through the ranks to her current role as the Operations Manager of US and International Government Relations. Over the course of her career, Lauryn has embraced diverse roles with escalating responsibility. She has been instrumental in compliance and regulation with complex government relations in the United States and Internationally. She has also dedicated a fair amount of her career in community relations, forming robust partnerships with nonprofit organizations to amplify the mission of Air Products. Additionally, her contributions in talent acquisition and human resources have positively impacted numerous new hires, with her expertise in onboarding and recruiting being particularly notable.

An advocate for lifelong learning, Lauryn’s educational journey spans several institutions. She attended both Cedar Crest College and Muhlenberg College. At Cedar Crest, she earned a certificate in Human Resources Management and a bachelor’s degree in business at Muhlenberg. Beyond that, Lauryn is a recipient of a certificate from the esteemed Dale Carnegie course and has taken leadership classes at Cornell University. Always eager to enhance her professional skills, she is currently working towards two certifications with the Public Affairs Council, specializing in government relations and lobbying as well as political action committees and grassroots management.

Lauryn’s passion transcends her professional endeavors. She is fervently committed to volunteer work and has partnered with a spectrum of nonprofit organizations throughout the Lehigh Valley. Her partnerships include organizations such as the Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley, the American Heart Association of Lehigh and Berks Counties with particular focus on the Circle of Red, the Downtown Allentown Business Alliance (DABA), the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, the United Way, and Women United. Lauryn has been a committee member for Habitat for Humanity’s She Nailed It competition for the past few years. In addition, she has dedicated almost 15 years to teaching ballet and sports programs for young children through a local organization, Stretch and Grow.

At the core, Lauryn is a devoted mother and her life’s ambition resonates with a profound desire to uplift others. Lauryn firmly believes in inspiring people to relentlessly chase their dreams. She stands by the notion that it’s never too late to pursue one’s passions. While the journey might never seem perfect, to Lauryn, it’s the pursuit that’s always worth it.