Lauren has advocated passionately to help companies and causes advance their interests for 15 years. At the Parkside Group, Lauren is a member of the executive team and collaborates with the founders to set the future vision for the company as well as manages all operations. Prior to joining the firm, Lauren was Lead of External Affairs for Success Academy Charter Schools and as Manager of Government Affairs for the New York Public Library. In those roles she worked to secure and manage millions in government funding, built relationships with key elected officials, and worked closely with dozens of city agencies. Earlier in her career, she served as Chief Operating Officer of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and as Director of Political Parity, where she worked to increase the number of women running for and winning public office. She also served as a Policy Fellow for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
Listed skills include Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Social Media, and 20 others.