Lauren Roode

Lauren is a Senior Policy Associate at J-PAL Africa where she works with affiliates, policymakers and practitioners to further the J-PAL agenda of using evidence to inform policy. Prior to joining J-PAL, Lauren worked at a Cape Town-based economic development and urban planning consultancy firm, where she was involved in research, project management and report writing.

She has an Honours degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and completed her Masters in Economic Development at the University of Cape Town.