Lauren Wolters joined NCRC in 2024 and is currently serving as a Government Affairs Associate. Lauren received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brigham Young University, where she also obtained minors in International Development, Global Women’s Studies, and Sociology. During her studies, Lauren was inspired to pursue a career in policy work to address the many social issues she had learned about in her coursework. She chose to continue her education at the Texas A&M Bush School of Government and Public Service, where she received a master’s degree in public administration with a concentration in Public Policy Analysis.

Before joining NCRC, Lauren interned in the House of Representatives, where she had the opportunity to work extensively with legislative staff. She also worked for various nonprofit organizations during her time as a student. Her time on the Hill taught her about the power of good policy, and her time in nonprofits made her eager to contribute her skills to an organization working towards building an equitable future. Lauren is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities and creating meaningful change through well-designed policies. She is eager to contribute her skills towards NCRC’s mission of creating a just economy.