Lauren Leader
Accelerate inclusive leadership and AI-ready teams with Lauren Leader, diversity strategist and civic engagement expert. Lauren works with Fortune 500 companies to implement human-centered talent strategies and ethical AI policies. Presidential Leadership Scholar and Council on Foreign Relations member featured in the New York Times and on Morning Joe.
New York City, United States
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Lauren Leader is a founder, writer, and advisor who works at the intersection of leadership development, civic engagement, and artificial intelligence policy. She helps organizations build inclusive cultures while preparing women for greater participation in business and politics.
Lauren is the founder of Leader Chivee Advisors, where she partners with companies from growth stage to public markets on leadership development, talent strategy, and organizational performance. She is also the co-founder and CEO of All In Together, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to women’s civic and political leadership, which has trained hundreds of thousands of women across the United States.
Lauren brings practical insights from multiple leadership roles, including her tenure at Deloitte and Oliver Wyman, where she advised corporations on human capital strategy. She previously served as president of the Center for Talent Innovation, a global think tank focused on advancing underrepresented talent. Lauren was named a Presidential Leadership Scholar in 2018 and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Lauren's book, Crossing The Thinnest Line, is aimed at corporate leaders seeking to unlock the economic value of diversity and inclusion. Her writing and commentary have appeared in major outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today, and she has been a regular contributor to Morning Joe since 2018. She frequently speaks at global forums such as the Aspen Ideas Festival, the Milken Global Conference, and the World Economic Forum.
Lauren's work with organizations combines research-driven frameworks with practical application, helping leaders improve clarity, strengthen communication, and build more effective, inclusive teams. Drawing on experience across business, policy, and civic leadership, she focuses on equipping leaders to navigate complexity while maintaining accountability and impact.
Audiences gain a clearer understanding of how leadership behaviors, communication, and talent systems shape organizational outcomes, alongside practical approaches to improving performance, engagement, and equity in real-world settings.
Organizations seeking a speaker who combines strategic insight with proven implementation experience will find Lauren delivers practical value that extends beyond the presentation.
Lauren brings a rare blend of corporate advisory, civic leadership, and real policy experience, along with a deep understanding of how leadership behavior shapes performance. Her frameworks translate directly into accountability systems and sponsorship models that help leadership teams retain diverse talent while navigating organizational change.
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