Lauren K. Perkins
Orange
Summary
Strategic and relationship-focused professional with experience in legislative affairs, community and stakeholder engagement and the LNG energy sector. Background combining nearly a decade of legislative insight, relationship management and community affairs. Proven ability to navigate regulatory and policy environments, build trusted relationships with government leaders, industry partners and community stakeholders to navigate regulatory environments and advance regional economic development. Skilled at building trusted relationships, coordinating across internal teams and communicating both clearly and efficiently. Brings a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to supporting and identifying opportunities for efficiency, growth and sustainability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Affairs Advisor
Sempra Infrastructure - Port Arthur LNG Project
Nederland, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Lead community affairs strategy supporting development and construction of a Major LNG export facility, strengthening relationships with stakeholders and ensuring alignment with company ESG and sustainability commitments.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and local communities across Jefferson County and surrounding Southeast Texas Region.
- Manage community investments, heavily focused on workforce development, education, environmental stewardship and local economic opportunity.
- Build partnerships with local non-profit organizations, schools, economic development organizations and local government to support regional growth and maximize local benefits from project development.
- Support regulatory and permitting processes through proactive community outreach, issue management, and transparent communication with community leaders and residents.
- Monitor sentiments and advise leadership on stakeholder risks and opportunities affecting project reputation and future operations.
District Director
Texas House of Representatives
Orange, Texas
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Served as District Director for Speaker Dade Phelan, serving Orange, Jasper, and Jefferson Counties. Held previous employment as District Director for Texas State Senator Brandon Creighton in 2018 with similar responsibilities.
- Manage complex stakeholder relationships with industry leaders, regulatory bodies, and municipal agencies to advance infrastructure, workforce development and operational efficiency.
- Manage all district operations, including interns, district scheduling and constituent services.
- Responded to and resolved constituent concerns regarding legislation, government services, and public policy maintaining a satisfactory constituent base.
- Advise the Speaker on district concerns, trends and emergencies contributing to strategic decision making.
- Participated in local risk and emergency coordination. Collaborated with local authorities and state agencies during natural disasters and public safety incidents to facilitate resource deployment and facilitation.
- Ensured compliance with legislative ethics and confidentiality standards in all constituent interactions.
- Represented in place of or staffed the member at public meetings, civic functions, and media engagements.
Business Development Manager
Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation
Beaumont, Texas
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Business Development Manager for SETEDF, my role was to educate bankers, lenders, and borrowers about the programs that we offer and to seek new loan opportunities which will benefit, through the SBA 504 Program, our community by bringing businesses in and creating jobs within Southeast Texas and throughout the state.
- Networking and business development.
- Education on 504 programs between the foundation and banking entities.
- Maintained existing accounts, Pandemic halted operations entirely on all new business.
District Representative
U.S. House of Representatives
Orange, Texas
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Served as District Representative for Congressman Brian Babin, managing constituent case work, heavily focused on FEMA, Veteran's Affairs and many regulatory agencies as necessary.
- Attended community events with the Congressman, and represented in his absence.
- Tracked and reported district concerns to Washington, ensuring timely coordination on issues impacting the district.
- Worked with all federal agencies including Social Security Administration, IRS, Immigration, TSA, and Veterans affairs maintaining a high rate of constituent satisfaction.
- Drafted constituent responses and briefings for the Congressman.
- Supported community and organizational response during a major hurricane event (2017), gaining experience in emergency management, stakeholder coordination and recovery planning in collaboration with local government and community partners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX12-2025
Skills
- Strategic Relationship Management and Stakeholder Engagement
- Community, Public and Government Relations
- Presentation, negotiation and Communication Skills
- Outreach and Territory Development
- Time Management, Adaptability, and Conflict Resolution
- Professionalism and Emotional Intelligence Necessary to Succeed in High-Pressure Situations
- Quick to Learn New Systems and Protocols
- Highly Adaptable to Pivoting with Changing and Competing Priorities
Timeline
Community Affairs Advisor
Sempra Infrastructure - Port Arthur LNG Project
08.2025 - Current
District Director
Texas House of Representatives
01.2021 - 08.2025
Business Development Manager
Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation
02.2020 - 01.2021
District Representative
U.S. House of Representatives
01.2014 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
East Texas A&M University