Constituent Advocate
Congresswoman Sarah McBride

Laura Gendreau has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors and is a passionate advocate for equity, empowerment, and community engagement. 

She currently serves as Constituent Advocate for Congresswoman Sarah McBride, ensuring Delawareans’ voices are heard and their concerns addressed. In this role, she helps individuals and community organizations navigate government systems, resolve issues, and access essential services — strengthening trust, transparency, and impact between citizens and their government. 

Laura also holds several leadership roles advancing racial, economic, and social justice statewide. She is Secretary of the Delaware Hispanic Commission (DHC), Chair of both the DHC Economic Subcommittee and the 2026 Latino Summit Subcommittee, and Chair of the CoC Racial Justice & Equity Committee, where she leads collaborative efforts to promote equity across Delaware. 

Previously, as Senior Director of Financial Empowerment at United Way of Delaware, Laura oversaw seven statewide programs and a team of more than sixty professionals dedicated to building financial stability for Delaware residents. She led the expansion and sustainability of Stand By Me, a nationally recognized, multi-sector financial empowerment initiative, focusing on operational excellence, strategic partnerships, data-driven innovation, and lasting community outcomes. 

Her earlier roles include Director of Stand By Me & Housing Stability, Project Manager for Stand By Me–HOME, and Director of Community Engagement at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, where she strengthened partnerships, managed large-scale programs, and led public outreach and fundraising efforts. Earlier in her career, as New Jersey State Director of Democracia U.S.A., she led one of the state’s largest Latino voter registration campaigns, and as Director of Multi-Services at the Puerto Rican Action Board, she established a HUD-funded Fair Housing Agency and expanded educational and social service programs statewide. 

As a military wife, she and her husband recently celebrated 35 years of marriage. The mother of three grown sons, one of which is an Air Force Servicemember. Her other two sons have successfully navigated their careers after having completed their master’s degree. She, her husband and their puppy Molly reside in Newark, Delaware.