Lauren Lalonde

Lauren LaLonde is a Supervising Program Coordinator and Legal Assistant at the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center since January 2022, with previous experience as an Intern at the same organization. At the Center for Democracy in the Americas, Lauren co-authored statements and policy memos on migration. As a Field Representative for the Progressive Turnout Project, Lauren promoted voter participation in the 2020 presidential election. Experience as a Government Relations Intern at the American Cancer Society involved researching health legislation and creating campaign materials. Lauren also served as a Peer Advisor and Social Media Intern at the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, guiding students in study abroad applications and managing social media content. Other notable roles include an Honors Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and an Intern at Miller Canfield, focusing on pro bono legal work. Lauren's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with focuses on International Relations and Spanish from Western Michigan University, complemented by international semesters at the University of Otago and the University of Havana.