Laurent Crenshaw

Laurent Crenshaw is an experienced policy and government affairs professional with a diverse background in advocacy, legislative strategy, and public policy. As a Member of the Board of Directors at Public Knowledge and a member of the Public Policy Advisory Council at the American Library Association, Laurent contributes to shaping policy initiatives in the tech and library sectors. Previously, Laurent served as Global Head of Policy and External Affairs at Patreon, and held key leadership roles at Eaze and Yelp, where significant lobbying successes, including the passage of the Consumer Review Fairness Act, were achieved. Laurent's early career involved legislative roles within the US House of Representatives, providing expertise in areas such as telecommunications, foreign affairs, and environmental policy. Laurent holds a BA in International Relations from Stanford University and a J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law.