Dr. Lawren Long serves as the National Policy Coordinator for ROC United. Her background includes research and advocacy for human capital development, equal pay, early childhood and public education, poverty, social justice, economic and urban development, and public health. She has served in various capacities at the MS Department of Education, Jackson State University, MS Department of Human Services, and Regions Financial. She has also gained political and public policy experience from the MS Women’s Foundation, Young Democrats of MS, MS Political Science Association, and American Society for Public Administrators. She takes pride in being civically engaged and is excited about expanding her skill-set to help achieve ROC’s mission.