For organizations that want to feel confident that their strategic decisions are rooted in fact. Jones Mandel provides trusted research & strategic counsel to allow you to stay one step ahead when it matters most.
Jones Mandel
Information is Power
Who We Are
With decades of combined experience, the Jones Mandel team is driven by our passion, curiosity, and competition.
And we have a winning record to prove it. We’ve successfully helped elect dozens of leaders, from U.S. Presidents, Governors, Senators, U.S. House members, and other elected officials. We’ve also helped private sector clients of all sizes achieve their goals, from winning fights on Capitol Hill to successfully assessing and mitigating business risks.
In 2014 and 2015, she served as the Deputy Research Director for Rapid Response for the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Prior to that, she served as the Northeast Regional Research Analyst for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, where she provided strategic research and policy guidance to over 20 top-tier congressional campaigns.
In the 2012 cycle, Lauren served as Deputy Research Director for Tim Kaine’s Senate campaign in Richmond, Virginia. She previously worked for Kaine in the Chairman’s Office at the DNC.
She began her career at Struble Eichenbaum Communications, a media consulting firm that produced television and radio ads for Democratic candidates.
What We Do
We offer tailored research as well as custom consulting services, to provide you with the information you need at your most critical moments.
Know Your Story
Understand the strengths, weaknesses, & blind spots of any person or organization through background & reputational research.
- Candidate Self Research
- Executive Searches
- Professional Vetting
- Organizational Perception & Reputation
Know Your Competition
Understand your competition’s position relative to you & anticipate their next move.
- Competitive Intelligence
- Opposition Research
- Vulnerability Assessment
Know Your Landscape
Understand how to navigate complex & multi-layered organizations, situations or moments in time.
- Power Mapping
- Building Awareness
- Maximizing Advocacy Moments
- Navigating Pivotal Situations
Consulting and Advisory Services
Integrate Jones Mandel into your ongoing work to maximize the impact of our research.
- Debate Prep
- Strategy Calls
- Crafting Messages & More
- Pushback Planning
- Research Backup
- Crisis Communications
- Rapid Response
How It Works
Regardless of your type of organization or project, our tailored approach is rooted in 5 key steps.
We dive deep to understand our client’s unique goals & challenges. And then design projects that help them succeed.
Who Trusts Us
We care deeply about our clients and are driven to help them succeed. And our record speaks for itself. We’ve helped over 640 clients. Helping elect 2 Presidents, 17 Governors, 18 Senators, dozens of U.S. Representatives, and helped private sector clients of all sizes achieve their goals.















