The Democracy Lab was founded by Andrea S. McAuslan in response to her many years of experience in social work, politics and education. The Democracy Lab functions with the belief that all segments of society are capable of much greater achievements in our democracy, and that if we practice our precious rights and responsibilities we will create a more just, tranquil, safe, healthy and free society.



The Lab provides services, information and consultation for the purpose of enhancing participatory democracy, that is: empowering people to make their own decisions, resolve problems, develop and implement solutions and participate in our system of self governance on the individual, group, community and societal levels.