Lauren Batalias
Public Policy | Strategic Planning | Government and Community Partnerships | Transportation + Housing + Climate
- Role
- Executive Fellow at FUSE
- Location
- Sacramento, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lauren Batalias
Collaborative, accountable, and compassionate senior public policy, strategic planning, and engagement professional. Subject-matter expertise in regional transportation, innovation, land use, climate, and housing issues centering equity, community engagement, and sustainability. 15 years\' experience researching and analyzing legislation and regulations at the local, state, and federal level across multiple jurisdictions, leading government and community relations efforts, drafting and negotiating contracts, managing regional planning studies, achieving implementable solutions with technical staff, external partners, and elected officials, managing multi-million-dollar program budgets and procurement processes. Former Seattle Planning Commissioner. Juris Doctor. Certificates in Conflict Management / Mediation and Transit / Paratransit Management.
Experience
Executive Fellow
Oct 2023 — Present
FUSE Executive Fellows work alongside senior government leaders and the community to lead strategic projects. FUSE Executive Fellows have 15+ years of experience under their belt and are seasoned professionals and executives. We take a strengths-based approach to our projects, identifying what already works and lifting up opportunities to accelerate positive change. We then tailor solutions to a community’s needs by drawing on tools that advance racial equity, engaging in human-centered design, and fostering cross-sector collaboration.
Education
University of the Pacific
Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work
State University of New York
Anthropology, Psychology Minor
University of the Pacific
Certificate, Transit and Paratransit Management
Rutgers Law School
Juris Doctor
2009 — 2012
Kitsap Dispute Resolution Center
Conflict Management and Mediation Training Certificate
2021 — 2021
Certified Yoga Instructor
Certificate, 200-hour teacher training, Devoted Yogi, Yoga Alliance, Ashtanga Practice
2020 — 2021
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