Marlou Svenson is an accomplished leader in political campaigns and policy with a track record of working in diverse communities to advance equity and protect human rights.

As Project 50’s Political Director, Marlou Svenson oversees Project 50’s collaboration with and support for state PACs and political organizations that are working to build political power for reproductive rights. She works with state leaders to craft state-specific organizational development programs, timelines and budgets, as well as voter communication strategies.

Prior to joining Project 50, Marlou was the Program Manager for Access to Affordable Care at Doctors for America, developing campaigns to achieve Medicaid expansion in states that have not already done so. Before Doctors for America, Marlou worked with Made to Save, a national education and grassroots campaign advancing COVID-19 vaccine equity and access in communities of color. In the realm of political campaigns, Marlou has held positions with Elizabeth Warren for President, Hillary for America, and national and local Planned Parenthood organizations.

Marlou received her M.P.H. from the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice in Hanover, NH and her B.A. from Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany.