Laurent Crenshaw

Laurent Crenshaw is an accomplished policy expert with extensive experience in government affairs, public policy, and strategy across various organizations. Currently serving as a Board Member at the Foundation for American Innovation and a member of the Public Policy Advisory Council for the American Library Association, Crenshaw previously held significant roles including Global Head of Policy and External Affairs at Patreon and Senior Director of Policy at Eaze. Laurent's earlier experience includes leadership positions at Yelp and the OpenGov Foundation, as well as serving as Legislative Director for Congressman Darrell Issa, where Crenshaw managed telecommunications and internet policy and played a key role in legislative advocacy. Crenshaw holds a BA in International Relations from Stanford University and a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law.