Lauren Rose

Founder / VP of Operations

Lauren is the driving force behind Make America Mineral Independent Again's mission to end America's dangerous dependence on foreign adversaries for our critical minerals. She is the first to admit she's not a geologist; she is not out in the field with a rock and a hammer. But that is exactly what makes her voice powerful. She represents the millions of Americans whose lives rely on these minerals every day, yet have been left out of the conversation. Her role is to make complex policy, supply chains, and science accessible and urgent, so the public understands why minerals matter. With a background that blends media savvy, entrepreneurial grit, and a no-nonsense approach to policy, Lauren has quickly become a sharp voice in the national conversation. She has led major initiatives like the Make America Mineral Independent Again Hat Campaign, Conclave roundtables, and, coming soon, the "Dirty Mines" podcast, building momentum with both grassroots supporters and high-level decision makers. Lauren believes mineral independence isn't just about rocks in the ground, it's about freedom, security, and the future of American innovation. And while she can talk policy all day, don't expect her to hide her edge: as she likes to say, "if we don't mine for it here... we beg for it there - and I don't beg."