HPS Launches HPS Advocacy and Names Lauren Crawford as Partner
Washington, DC – Hamilton Place Strategies is excited to announce HPS Advocacy, a new practice offering clients an extensive suite of grassroots capabilities in all 50 states. Lauren Crawford, who joins the firm as partner, will lead the new practice.
Crawford brings extensive grassroots experience across a range of industries and a vast on-the-ground network at the state and local level. HPS Advocacy will help take the argument out of Washington through compelling campaigns that mobilize supporters around the country
“Grassroots is an important strategic step for Hamilton Place Strategies,” said Managing Partner Tony Fratto, “and so we’re really excited that Lauren was able to join our team and build this business. Lauren’s a perfect fit for HPS and I know she’ll help us deliver more results for our clients.”
Prior to joining HPS, Crawford was a Partner and co-founder of a boutique grassroots firm and also worked at the Dewey Square Group. Crawford also worked with the Hillary Clinton for President campaign in Iowa, Nevada and Washington and has additional campaign experience in Ohio and with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Crawford received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of San Diego and received a Masters degree in Government from Johns Hopkins University, magna cum laude. She is a native of Woodinville, WA and lives in Washington, DC.
About HPS & HPS Advocacy
Hamilton Place Strategies is a consultancy based in Washington, DC, offering strategic communications, policy advisory services, grassroots advocacy and crisis management. Clients call HPS when they need honest advice, clear thinking and innovative solutions on challenges related to business communications, economic policy and regulation, financial services and crisis/litigation.
HPS Advocacy designs, plans and implements unique grassroots and grasstops advocacy campaigns for corporations, trade associations, coalitions and other organizations.