Gwendolyn Darmstadter serves as the Events Director at Pacific Legal Foundation, where she leads the development and execution of strategic events that advance PLF’s mission. She collaborates across teams to create experiences that engage key audiences and elevate the organization’s impact.
Gwen is passionate about event planning as a platform for amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard. She is especially inspired by PLF’s commitment to sharing the stories of its clients and supporters to drive meaningful, real-world change.
Prior to joining PLF, Gwen was Events Manager at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), where she planned large-scale national conferences and regional policy events. She also worked on the events team at Stand Together, contributing to partner engagement strategies and the execution of high-level summits.
Gwen’s passion for liberty can be traced back to her education at Hillsdale College, where she graduated with a double major in politics and theater. After falling in love with events, she received a masters degree from George Washington University in tourism administration. She resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, son, and their beloved cat, William Howard Taft.