Led by Lauren Drayton, Meetings & Manners is dedicated to providing exceptional protocol, etiquette, and impression management training to help individuals and organizations thrive and excel.
Lauren Drayton advises and trains students, educators, and leaders of government, military, business, civic and religious organization on the intricacies of protocol and etiquette. Whether she is attending a formal event at an Ambassador’s residence, briefing a four-star General, or training high-school students, Ms. Drayton approaches etiquette and common courtesy with an uncommon wisdom.
Ms. Drayton has combined her extensive international experience with her expertise as a Certified Government Meeting Professional, to design and execute hundreds of formal events, ceremonies, official dinners, diplomatic meetings, and conferences throughout the United States, Africa, South America and Europe. She previously served under President Barack Obama, welcoming thousands of visitors to the White House for special events, including Holidays at the White House and the Annual Easter Egg Roll. She also worked for several years in the finance sector, where she learned the value of business etiquette in sales and corporate
Lauren Drayton, CGMP
affairs, as she built successful business relationships and supported multi-million dollar accounts. As a Protocol Officer for the United States Department of Defense, Ms. Drayton specialized in creating exceptional experiences for high-level visitors from around the world.
Ms. Drayton is a graduate of the University of Richmond, Central Michigan University, and the Protocol School of Washington. She uses her wealth of experience in business and government; together with the cultural knowledge she gained from living and working abroad, to design interesting, interactive, and applicable seminars, workshops and coaching programs. By demystifying the rules of etiquette, Ms. Drayton aims to educate, motivate, entertain, and promote the qualities of civility and excellence in all areas of interpersonal relationships.