Karlton Laster
Director of Policy at OutFront Minnesota
- Role
- Director of Policy at Outfront Minnesota
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karlton Laster
Leading OutFront Minnesota\'s policy direction, my focus is on crafting and passing transformative legislation. The successful advocacy for significant LGBTQ+ and intersectional policies, like the Conversion Therapy Ban and the Drivers License for All, showcases a deep commitment to social justice and community engagement. Our team\'s efforts have been pivotal in promoting an inclusive environment through statewide advocacy, outreach, and training programs. My role as a consultant enhances these initiatives with robust policy research and strategic planning, ensuring a collaborative approach to driving change and empowering marginalized communities.
Experience
Director of Policy
Jan 2023 — Present · St Paul, MN, US
Shepherded the advocacy effort with the Minnesota Legislature & Governor’s Office to pass major LGBTQ+ and intersectional legislation including HF 16 (Conversion Therapy Ban), HF 146 (Trans Refuge State), and HF 55 (Creation of the Office of Missing Black Women and Girls)Supervises the Policy & Organizing Team (2 FTE, 2 PTE) which is responsible for the statewide advocacy, community outreach, and training programs Executes a strategic planning vision that seeks to encourage teamwork, organization skills, and collaborative initiative within our program areas
Education
Northwestern University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Public Policy & Administration
2012 — 2014
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
2009 — 2012
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