Lauren is the Associate Director of Government Relations at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, where she leads dynamic federal advocacy campaigns aimed at protecting vital preservation funds, including the Historic Preservation Fund, and champions key policies for safeguarding our nation's diverse heritage. Lauren builds strategic relationships and works closely with Congressional leaders to ensure the long-term success of historic preservation efforts across the country. Lauren has spent years honing her expertise in government relations for nonprofit organizations and as a Congressional staffer in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Lauren earned a Master of Arts in Public History from James Madison University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Tennessee. When she’s not advocating for preservation, Lauren enjoys life in Washington, D.C., exploring museums and historic sites.