Lauren Anthone Dedon

Lauren Anthone Dedon has extensive experience in legal policy and public safety, currently serving as Senior Legal Policy Advisor and formerly as Senior Policy Analyst at the National Governors Association since July 2016. Dedon has provided legal research and policy analysis on various issues, including criminal justice reform and the opioid epidemic. Prior roles include Policy Advisor to the Governor for the State of Nebraska, where advice was provided on criminal justice matters and liaison duties were performed with state agencies and constituents. Dedon has also contributed to nonprofit organizations through legal research and development internships. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in History, Theology, and Communications from the University of St. Thomas.