Lauren Lalonde

Lauren Lalonde is the current Campaign Manager for Representative Pramila Jayapal, who represents Washington's 7th Congressional District.12

Professional Background

Lauren specializes in implementing successful fundraising and organizing strategies for political campaigns and non-profits.1 Her experience includes:

• Working as a fundraising consultant on several campaigns, including:

  • Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González
  • Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen
  • WA State Senator Pramila Jayapal
  • Kathleen Drew for WA Secretary of State
  • Peter Steinbrueck for Seattle Mayor

• Serving as the National Director of Candidate Fundraising Development at Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE), a nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering educators to grow as leaders in their communities.1

Education

Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Washington.

Current Role

As Campaign Manager for Representative Pramila Jayapal, Lauren oversees the campaign's operations and strategy. Under her management, the campaign has seen significant growth in social media engagement and reach:

• 60% increase in total social followers across platforms
• 50% increase in engagements
• 21% increase in impressions2

Lauren has worked with digital strategy firm Middle Seat to expand Rep. Jayapal's online presence, particularly on Twitter and Instagram. Their efforts have focused on showcasing the Congresswoman as a progressive leader and effectively communicating her policy stances through various social media strategies.2

Lauren Lalonde's expertise in campaign management, fundraising, and digital strategy has contributed to Rep. Jayapal's growing influence as Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and a leading voice for progressive policies in Congress.