NextBillion - A WDI Publication

Lauren Perlik is a program manager and communications specialist working in financial inclusion and consumer protection. Lauren manages and disseminates research on gendered consumer protection risks and women’s economic empowerment. She specializes in translating research findings into clear language for policymakers, practitioners, and general audiences, and in end-to-end grant management.

Currently, she is an Associate Program Manager for Innovations for Poverty Action’s Financial Inclusion Program. Previously, she worked at Future Majority, MLM Strategies, the UK House of Commons, and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation. Lauren received a Master’s in Public Administration in Gender and Social Policy from George Washington University, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Affairs from Northeastern University, where she graduated summa cum laude.

Contact Information
Email: lperlik@poverty-action.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-perlik/

Consumer Protection Research Initiative (CPRI), led by Innovations for Poverty Action. Through partnerships with regulators, financial service providers, and researchers, CPRI supports rigorous research and policy engagement to build safer and more inclusive financial systems.