Hi, I'm Lauren. Nice to meet you.

Person-centered storyteller with a heart for health and science communication.

A two-time graduate of UGA’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, I have more than 15 years of experience in storytelling, reporting, digital communications, copywriting, and project management as a journalist and strategic communicator.

I’m drawn to stories about research, health and community, which has served me as a communicator working in higher education.

Currently, I am an Instructor and Director of Communications and Donor Engagement at UGA’s New Media Institute. Previous, I have led strategic communications efforts for the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health, including a comprehensive rebrand and initiatives to strengthen student recruitment and elevate the college’s research and outreach profile.

My freelance work has also appeared in Georgia Health News, Flagpole Magazine, WUGA, and Radio Athens, where i explores the intersection of health, science, and community.

Outside of work, I enjoy podcasts, ultimate frisbee, and spending time with my husband and son.