Laura Brigandi

Laura Brigandi is the Senior Manager, Advocacy Practice for the Public Affairs Council. In this role, she manages all programs, resources and member services related to grassroots and digital advocacy, including The Advocacy Conference. Her areas of expertise include advocate recruitment and training, integrated advocacy campaigns, and best practices for using artificial intelligence in public affairs.

Laura joined the Council in 2023 after five years at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. At PanCAN, she managed a nationwide volunteer advocate network and worked closely with the marketing and social media teams to develop diversified grassroots campaigns that incorporated digital strategies alongside more traditional forms of advocacy. Prior to that, Laura managed grassroots programs for the College of American Pathologists and the American Federation of Musicians.

A New Jersey native, Laura received her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Franklin & Marshall College, and a graduate degree in legislative affairs from The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management.