Lauren is an experienced government affairs professional, with a strong background in both public and private sector communications. She advises governments on matters relating to public policy development, government and diplomatic affairs, and communications. Lauren is a regular commentator on UK national and regional media on matters relating to foreign policy and devolution.
Lauren has a particular interest in Large Ocean Nations (sometimes referred to as small island developing states). Her strong background in economic development and blue economy public policy has been successfully applied in the Caribbean and East African regions. She has also worked with the government of a British Overseas Territory, as well as multiple blue-chip and multinational corporations.
Lauren has been a consultant to the Kenyan Government on a nation-brand campaign, where she provided public sector management consultancy to relevant government agencies, to undertake informal diplomatic engagement with the diplomatic community in Nairobi on matters relating to travel advice and security concerns, and to provide general strategic advice on government affairs and communications activity.
Lauren was a Special Adviser to the UK Government in the coalition administration, in the Wales Office, where she was also a member of the departmental strategy board. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Developing Markets Associates and an Associate at NLAI.