Lauren Latchford

Experience

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  Allen & Overy

  Jun 2008 - Sept 2009

  International Capital Markets and Banking Paralegal

  Financial fact checking and analysis for legal contracts for Securities and Derivatives swaps, futures, and options agreements; assisted on numerous projects in Debt and Equity Capital Markets, Structured and Project Finance; assisted on ISDA Uniform Settlement Agreements for chapter 11 bankruptcies; routinely executed numerous Uniform Commercial Code filings, Lien searches and Intellectual Property searches.

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  Nasty Little Man

  Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

  Intern

  NLM provided experience with music entertainment relations, writing press releases and dealing directly with Billboard Top 10 and Grammy winning bands and musicians. Simultaneously dealt with high volume of projects and deadlines. Photoshop publicity for artist and band clients for public dissemination in print and digital media. Graphic design of digital format and transition to archival media for all publicity released.

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  Shark Savers, Inc.

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2012

  Part-time Research Assistant

  Conducted research on the viability of catch and release, physiological stress, finning practices, and mercury levels in the meat consumption of shark species to propose stricter regulations to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; compose educational articles for website; and compose various conservation grant proposals.

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  Columbia University in the City of New York

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

  Office Assistant

  Executed numerous graduate program administrative tasks, including document prep; assimilation of program materials to send to prospective students and preparation for graduate level program seminars and conferences

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  Duke University School of Law

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Environmental Consultant

  Provided legal guidance to small non-profit organizations lacking financial means to pay for private professional legal services. Researched and analyzed North Carolina state law, infrastructure regulations, local geological structure, chemical properties of used substances, and state water allocation. Represented the client during public hearings and conferences on hydraulic fracturing.

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  Oceans Research

  May 2012 - Jun 2012

  Intern

  Expanded field research capabilities by conducting field and laboratory experiments on sharks: photographing dorsal fins of white sharks, tracking white sharks using satellite and stomach tags, observing benthic sharks to predict sensitivity to air pressure changes, and monitoring small pelagic shark movements with accelerometers.

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  The White House

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Oceans Fellow

  Developed expertise on producing federal policies by supporting the National Ocean Council in producing, editing, and revising the National Ocean Policy Implementation Plan. Took the lead on organizing conferences and meetings on the Implementation Plan. Composed talking points for Executive Director for numerous conferences and stakeholder meetings.

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  Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment

  May 2013 - Dec 2013

  Through funding provided by the Lenfest Ocean Program, assessed the effectiveness of projects in fisheries management decision making using the Lenfest Forage Fish Task Force report, Little Fish, Big Impact as a pilot case study. Produced interview instruments and gathered data for qualitative research from a diverse set of stakeholders including federal and state employees, non-profits, industry professionals, and fishers among others. Delivered a report to the Lenfest Ocean Program that provided an understanding of the value of Little Fish, Big Impact in fisheries management. Show less

  • Postgraduate Researcher

    Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Research Technician

    May 2013 - Jun 2013
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  Earth Resources Technology

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2017

  Marine Habitat Resource Specialist

  Located at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Habitat Conservation, coordinate with NOAA Fisheries regional offices to identify national solutions to improve effectiveness of the Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) program under Magnuson Stevens Act (MSA). Review and evaluate federal activities for compliance with the EFH statute of the MSA. Coordinate with other NOAA line offices to review their federal actions and assess the potential effects of these actions to EFH. Assist in making policy, developing guidance, and tracking performance to inform national level decision-making. Show less

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  NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2021

  Fishery Management Specialist, Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division

  Apply the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other statutes relevant to managing Atlantic highly migratory species. Recommend and devise fishery management strategies, assess environmental and economic impacts of various federal actions, and assist in the preparation and release of proposed and final rules and other regulatory documents. Conduct outreach activities and troubleshoot fishing industry issues with agency partners, and disseminate information for release to the public. Show less

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  Finless Foods

  Nov 2021 - Jan 2024

  Policy and Impact Manager

  Lead federal and state legislative and policy outreach and engagement, including building federal and state policy and stakeholder engagement strategies; tracking and analyzing federal and state policies affecting the industry; executing policy priorities; liaising with federal and state congressional members and staff; and interfacing with federal agency staff.Analyze policy, legislation, regulations, and executive orders to craft and execute policy decisions. Determine their impact on cell-cultured seafood and conventional seafood operations and management. Manage all fisheries, ocean, coastal, and agricultural relationships with agencies, companies, coalitions, organizations, and associations interested in and/or focusing on wild-caught, aquaculture, and cell-cultured seafood.Track and engage on international policy and regulation as related to cell-cultured seafood, conventional seafood, ocean policy, agriculture, and related issues. Manage and coordinate Finless Foods’ Impact Advisory Board, a board comprised of leading scientists, conservationists, and fisheries experts. Convene multi-industry member coalition calls and events on alternative foods and facilitate coming to consensus on federal policy priorities. Events include congressional briefings and receptions, media briefings, panels, and sessions at domestic and international conferences. Work with coalition partners to promote events and generate media interest. Represent company at conferences, meetings and workshops as lead fisheries, ocean, and agriculture policy, regulatory, and permitting expert. Provide cross-functional support to communications and marketing teams including seeding ideas, assisting with external scientific communication, and supporting content development. Chair the Government Affairs subcommittee for the Association for Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Innovation. Show less

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  NOAA National Ocean Service

  Feb 2024 - now

  Program Coordination and Communications Branch Chief/Chief of Staff