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Washington, D.C. & Nationwide

Move Your Priorities Forward in Complex Policy Landscapes

Trusted by agricultural producers, corporations, and NGOs — LWP Consulting turns regulatory complexity into competitive advantage through strategic advocacy, stakeholder outreach, and proven relationships on Capitol Hill and beyond.

15+ Years Experience
3 Industry Sectors
D.C. Capitol Hill & Grassroots
Government Relations
Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy
Navigate Capitol Hill and federal agencies with confidence and the right relationships.
Stakeholder Engagement
Audience Targeting & Outreach
Reach the audiences that matter most — across regions, sectors, and constituencies.
Strategy
Policy & Business Strategy
Concrete steps that move your priorities forward in complicated business landscapes.
Education
Issue Education & Public Affairs
Bridge rural and urban networks — building trust and lasting support for your mission.
What You Gain

Your goals. Our strategy. Real results.

Access That Matters

Direct relationships with the right policymakers, regulators, and coalition partners — so your voice is heard when decisions are made, not after.

Clarity in Complexity

Complex regulatory and legislative landscapes translated into concrete, prioritized action steps — so you always know where to focus and what to do next.

Coalitions That Win

Strategically built alliances that amplify your position, bridge rural-urban divides, and advance your agenda through genuine common ground.

What We Do

Services Built Around Your Objectives

Every engagement begins with your goals. LWP Consulting combines deep policy expertise with a practitioner's understanding of production agriculture, natural resources, and regulatory strategy.

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Government Relations
Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy

Navigate Capitol Hill and federal agencies with confidence. LWP maps the regulatory landscape, identifies key decision-makers, and builds the relationships needed to advance your priorities — whether defending existing interests or seizing emerging opportunities.

02
Stakeholder Engagement
Audience Targeting & Outreach

Reach the audiences that matter most. From regional coalition building to national grassroots campaigns, LWP designs outreach strategies that communicate across constituencies — simplifying complex issues without losing the nuance that wins over skeptics.

03
Strategy
Policy & Business Strategy

See around corners. LWP delivers strategic counsel grounded in real-world regulatory experience — helping you anticipate challenges, position your organization effectively, and execute with confidence in fast-moving policy environments.

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Education & Public Affairs
Issue Education & Outreach

Bridge the gap between producers and consumers, urban and rural, technical and public. LWP develops and delivers education programs that shift perceptions, build trust, and create lasting support for your mission and your industry.

How We Work

A process as straightforward as the results we deliver

1

Understand Your Goals

Every engagement starts with deep listening. We map your objectives, constraints, and the landscape you're operating in.

2

Develop Insights

We identify who holds influence, what relationships already exist, and where the real opportunities lie — seen and unseen.

3

Build Your Strategy

Concrete steps, prioritized by impact. No vague recommendations — just clear direction tailored to your specific situation.

4

Execute & Advance

We work alongside you to implement, adjust, and keep momentum — measuring progress against your goals every step of the way.

Laura Wood Pennington
Laura Wood
Founder & Principal
Kansas State University
George Washington University Law School
GWU Adjunct Faculty — Department of Political Science
15+ years in natural resource policy, nationwide
Multinational corporation, ag tech startup & NGO leadership
About Laura

Rooted in Agriculture. Fluent in Policy. Focused on Your Results.

Before she could see over her grandfather's steering wheel, Laura understood what it takes to operate a multigenerational farm — long-term thinking, innate practicality, and the grit to do what needs doing. That foundation shapes every client engagement.

Laura brings over 15 years of experience advancing public policy and production agriculture hand in hand. She's built her career across three very different vantage points — inside a multinational corporation, an ag tech startup, and an NGO — developing a rare 360° understanding of how industry, government, and civil society interact and influence each other.

She specializes in strategic project management, legislative and regulatory advocacy, and grassroots education on Capitol Hill and across the country. Understanding that consumers and producers are partners in food production and environmental stewardship, she bridges rural and urban networks to find common ground to benefit multiple stakeholders at the table.

Outside of work, she chases daylight with her two wonderful daughters.

Agriculture Policy Natural Resources Capitol Hill Grassroots Engagement Regulatory Strategy Coalition Building Project Management Rural–Urban Bridge
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Ready to Advance Your Policy Goals?

Whether you're navigating a regulatory challenge, building a coalition, or developing a long-term advocacy strategy — it starts with a conversation. Laura responds personally to every inquiry.

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(406) 702-2685