Senior Policy & Communications Advisor

Laura Mitchell

Education:

Master’s Degree in Public Administration

Laura excels in delivering strategic guidance in public affairs, adeptly navigating complex policy landscapes to support leadership teams through challenging transitions, heightened public scrutiny, and critical institutional decisions.

About

Laura has over 16 years of experience in public affairs and government relations, working across the private sector, public institutions, and advisory roles. Before joining Civitas, she held senior public affairs positions where she led engagement strategies with national authorities, regulators, and public agencies.

Her experience includes:

  • Leading public affairs programs across multiple jurisdictions
  • Advising executive teams on policy positioning and regulatory risk
  • Managing institutional relationships during legislative reform processes
  • Coordinating advocacy efforts involving industry associations and public bodies

Laura has worked across sectors including energy, healthcare, infrastructure, and sustainability.

Areas of Expertise

  • Public affairs strategy and program leadership
  • Government and institutional relations
  • Public policy analysis and advocacy planning
  • Stakeholder and regulatory engagement
  • Public affairs risk assessment
  • Cross-functional coordination and advisory
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