Who We Are

Laurie R. Glenn is a senior consultant with Davidoff Communications. She has a background in strategic public affairs and political consulting and specializes in policy issues and media relations. Ms. Glenn has experience as a high-level adviser and provides public affairs, strategic planning, positioning, and partnerships to a range of leaders within nonprofit organizations, coalitions, foundations, business and civic organizations, to address key policy issues impacting our communities. With more than 25 years of political consulting and public affairs experience, Ms. Glenn works with organizations to develop and deliver strategies integral to achieving their overall vision and mission.

In 2003, Ms. Glenn launched Th!nkArt, international art gallery and policy salon, featuring established and emerging artists from around the world. As Gallery Director, Ms. Glenn envisioned a space that transcends the traditional art gallery experience, moving art from canvas to dialogue, creating a passionate forum to philosophize on issues and contemplate the fundamental role of art in the everyday life of humanity. An established and recognized contributor to the art world, Th!nkArt enlists a variety of mediums including: photography, painting, sculptures, slates, works on paper, music, film, theatre, poetry, and cultural programming, to evoke deeper contemplation of topics and issues.

Ms. Glenn is an active community leader working for positive social change through her service and involvement in local and national organizations including: serving as the Third Floor Gallery Chair as a member of the Arts Committee of The Union League Club of Chicago, President of the Board of Directors for the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (CIMMFest), member of Personal PAC and serves on the Advisory Committee of DePaul University's College of Communication, as well as on the University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Gender and Women’s Studies Advisory Committee.

Ms. Glenn was born and raised in Chicago. After earning her undergraduate degree in Political Theory from the University of California in Santa Cruz, she resided in California for seven years. She now lives in Chicago, and has a home in Paris, France.

INSIGHTFUL: “Davidoff spent time really trying to understand who we were, what we had to offer, what our concerns were, and how to frame the discussion in a way that would enable us to put our best foot forward.”

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Matthew Melmed
Executive Director
Zero To Three