Lauren McCain, PhD
Senior Policy Advisor, Terrestrial Wildlife Program
Lauren joined AWI in 2024 and works to safeguard endangered species and their habitats, combat cruel wildlife management methods, and advance wildlife protection laws and regulations. Prior to arriving at AWI, she worked for several nonprofit organizations, including the Southern Plains Land Trust (an organization she cofounded), WildEarth Guardians, and Defenders of Wildlife. Lauren received a PhD from the University of Colorado at Boulder in political science.
Lauren lives in Denver. She enjoys gardening, dog-hikes, writing, and traveling with her husband to see some of the amazing wildlife that inhabits this planet. They share their home with a rescued Australian cattle dog and three cats of varied lineage.