Lauren Lalicon has joined the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce as director of government relations, where she will advocate for pro-business issues concentrating on economic development, taxation, and health care. Lauren will be reporting to Michael Egenton, executive vice president of government relations with the Chamber.

Lauren joined the NJ Chamber a year ago as part of a program for young professionals pursuing careers in public policy, the Payne Scholar fellowship program. Lauren spent much time at the State House representing the N.J. Chamber in committee meetings, and coordinating with Chamber members and legislators on issues of importance to the business community.

"My interaction with legislators and business leaders has helped me better understand the people and the process that drive public policy," Lalicon said.  "I look forward to representing our membership and advocating for the pro-growth policies New Jersey needs to remain a good place to live, work and run a business."

Prior to working at the Chamber, Lauren was involved with Filipino-American organizations, such as Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UniPro) and MakilalaTV, dedicated to strengthening and bringing awareness to the Filipino-American community. She serves as a member of UniPro's Policy, Advocacy, and Research Bureau.

A resident of Spotswood, Middlesex County, Lauren graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor's Degree in International Studies with a concentration in diplomacy and minors in Chinese, and law, politics and philosophy.