Lauren Maunus

Lauren Maunus serves as the Advocacy Director at the Sunrise Movement, a role held since November 2018, following a position as a Rhode Island Climate Policy Researcher at the Brown University Climate and Development Lab. At this lab, Maunus conducted independent research on international climate justice and managed a project tracking climate finance in Rhode Island. Previous experience includes being a Regional Organizer for the Sunrise Movement, engaging young people in political activism, and participating in various initiatives focused on climate policy and environmental justice, including internships at the Environmental Law Institute and the Office of the Governor of Rhode Island. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Brown University and an International Baccalaureate Diploma from South Fork High School.