Lauren Condoluci

Senior Strategist

career accomplishments

Building the executive profiles of leaders at companies spanning the aerospace, professional services, and media & entertainment industries.

Developing crisis response strategies and plans for leading firms and companies.

Managing external, executive, policy, and internal communications for one the largest corporate cyber attacks in U.S. history.

Leading the public affairs strategy for a top entertainment company’s production studio bid.

Leading the PR strategy for high profile litigation, including Warner Music and Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven copyright infringement case.

Launching a leading professional services firm’s sustainability practice and its board-focused thought leadership program.

Rebranding a prestigious law firm and leading its transactions PR team.

Board membership for Hire Heroes USA, which helps veterans and military spouses find great jobs, since 2016.

industry expertise

Defense & Aerospace | Tech | Professional Services | Legal Services | Media & Entertainment

As a senior strategist at Distinctive Edge, Lauren brings a proven track record of building and scaling high-profile public relations programs, preparing for and engaging in rapid response solutions, and developing public affairs programs and social impact initiatives for some of the world’s most recognized companies. A battle-tested strategist and media relations professional. Lauren has helped companies, organizations, and high profile executives and individuals plan for and handle some of their most challenging moments and campaigns, including more than a few ‘no playbook’ situations. 

Having spent two decades leading and being part of global communications and cross-functional teams at some of the world’s leading companies including Lockheed Martin, Netflix, Latham & Watkins, EY, Zoom, and more, Lauren brings a broad perspective and set of experiences to her work. She’s a trusted advisor who gives honest, sound advice that helps determine who deserves your time, energy, and attention. Lauren’s professional passion is to partner with leaders and teams that are committed to making a positive difference in the world and who use communications to inspire, inform, and influence diverse audiences and stakeholders. 

In addition to serving as a senior strategist at Distinctive Edge, Lauren owns her own strategic communications consulting business, where she serves clients primarily in the areas of strategic communications planning and execution, crisis communications advisory work, and internal and executive communications in a variety of industries. She’s also a Board Member of Hire Heroes USA, a best-in-class non-profit organization that provides free career coaching and job placement services to veterans and military spouses.

Lauren holds a B.A. in Government from Georgetown University and a M.A. in Culture & Communications from New York University. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.