Lauren is the advocacy and campaigns manager for ILSR’s Independent Business team, where she brings her background in advocacy, economic development, and independent business support. Lauren executes campaign strategies and manages relationships with allied organizations and coalition partners, including a coalition of nearly 30 independent business groups and alliances – Small Business Rising – advocating for antimonopoly reforms.
Prior to her work at ILSR, Lauren worked at organizations including the Trust for Public Land, the Pratt Center for Community Development, and Lowcountry Local First. Her nearly 10 years at Lowcountry Local First included leading policy and advocacy, government relations, the Good Business Summit, special projects, and acting as the Director of Operations. Lauren’s educational background includes a B.A. from the College of Charleston for Preservation and Planning, and a M.S. from Pratt Institute in City and Regional Planning. Lauren lives with her family in Charleston, South Carolina.
Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter met with small businesses, discussing the critical role of antitrust policy in supporting local economies.
Ron Knox joined fellow advocates to demonstrate how the state can bolster its antitrust laws to benefit California citizens.
ILSR outlines the economy-strengthening benefits of city and state partnerships with local independent business alliances.
Join independent businesses from across the country for a virtual town hall event to mark our progress and build momentum to rein in monopoly power...