Lauren Babb is a fierce advocate for social and reproductive justice, with over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, public policy, political campaigns, 501(c)(4) advocacy, and state government. She currently serves as Chief Public Affairs Officer for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte—the nation’s largest affiliate—where she also leads its political advocacy arm, Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte. Appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom, Lauren chaired the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, where she launched the state’s first $5 million grant program focused on women’s economic recovery during COVID-19. She also serves on the California Future of Abortion Council and the steering committee for the Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom Question 6 ballot initiative. Her leadership has been recognized with the Gen Now Award from the California Black Women’s Collective and by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s Women Taking Space in the Golden State initiative. Lauren is a graduate of our Solís Policy Institute and BWOPA/TILE’s Dezie Woods Jones Public Policy Fellowship. She holds degrees from The American University and The George Washington University. She also serves on the boards of directors for California Black Women for Wellness Advocacy Project and California Women Lead.
Lauren Babb Tomlinson
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Chief Public Affairs Officer, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Board Member
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