Executive Director
Arkansas Advanced Energy Association
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Lauren Waldrip serves as Executive Dirtector for the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) and Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF). AAEA advocates as a 501(c)6 to represent 120 member organizations including utilities, solar developers, energy efficiency companies and end-users of energy before the legislature and Arkansas Public Service Commission. AAEF engages as a 501(c)3 on industry activities including economic and workforce development as well as educational and media efforts. Lauren manages efforts to engage with a diverse array of stakeholders, including utilities, developers, consumers, policymakers, and advocates, to align interests and advance the state's energy sector. Under her leadership, the organizations engage in relevant dockets, IRP processes, media relations, political action committee (PAC) activities and member relations across a range of industry sectors.
Lauren previously acted as partner at Campbell Ward, a Little Rock based public affairs and public relations firm. Lauren oversaw communications, promotional efforts, media relations, trade association management, event planning, marketing strategies, government relations, grassroots engagement and activities for state and federal PACs. While at Campbell Ward, Lauren served as the Executive Director of the Arkansas Rice Federation and testified on behalf of farmers before the Public Service Commission regarding net metering.
She has worked as Project Coordinator for the Razorback Foundation, where she created and implemented a program that increased membership by 20%. Lauren assisted with the re-branding of the Razorback Foundation and aided in planning events for current and prospective donors. She has provided public relations assistance for U.S. Senator John Boozman and for the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation.
Lauren serves on the Arkansas Foodbank board and is a Leadership Arkansas graduate. She has been named to Arkansas Business’ 20 in their 20’s and Arkansas Money and Politics’ Future 50 lists.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM ET