A discussion on the state of women in America for Women’s History Month, moderated by Nancy Steiner.

Lauren Leader is a thought leader, writer, activist and advisor who has devoted her career to advancing equality and American democracy.  She is founder and CEO of All In Together, a non-partisan, nonprofit organization committed to advancing women’s civic and political participation. Since its founding in 2014, All In Together has reached millions of women across the United States and equipped them with tools of civic participation and leadership.  Since 2018, All In Together has been a comprehensive pollster of women voters.   

Lauren is also founder of a boutique consulting firm that works with a wide array of high-profile leaders in business and politics. 

From 2019-2023 Lauren served on the Town Council of Harrison, NY.  When she was elected, she was the only woman and only Democrat on the board.    

Lauren writes extensively as an opinion contributor to Politico Magazine, The Hill and other publications highlighting issues of democracy, gender and politics and has been a weekly contributor to Morning Joe since 2018.  She appears regularly on MSNBC and CNN and has been a regular guest host on SiriusXM POTUS since 2015.  Her work and writing have been featured in most major publications including the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Forbes and many more. Lauren’s first book, Crossing the Thinnest Line (Center Street, 2016) targeted a corporate audience of readers committed to advancing diversity and inclusion. 

Lauren lives in Bedford Hills with her three beautiful daughters and is a native of Washington DC.