Writing
Lauren has experience in both journalism and strategic communications, with published work across South Florida and beyond. Her writing spans multiple formats and subjects, but is always guided by a commitment to telling stories that matter, staying connected to the communities she serves, and amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard.
Awards and Honors
Individual Honors
Apple Awards 2024 – Second Place, Reporting (News Story)
College Media Association
“Nearly 30 Parents Move to Sue the Cloisters Living Facility Over Unlivable Conditions”
Apple Awards 2024 – Honorable Mention, Best Crisis Coverage
College Media Association
The Cloisters Series with Jenny Jacoby
Sunshine State Awards 2023 – First Place, Best Review
Society of Professional Journalists, Florida
“‘The Three Musketeers’: A thrilling adventure at the Ring Theatre”
Sunshine State Awards 2025 – Finalist, Narrative Feature
Society of Professional Journalists, Florida
“Tieu Tunes: 3D-printing a musical bridge across continents”
Sunshine State Awards 2025 – Finalist, Race & Underrepresented Communities Coverage
Society of Professional Journalists, Florida
“‘Where are the Black people?’ Student leaders express concern after drop in Black enrollment” with Jenny Jacoby
Organizational Honors, The Miami Hurricane
ACP Pacemaker Award 2024, 2025 – Finalist
Associated Collegiate Press
Sunshine State Awards 2025 – First Place, Website
Society of Professional Journalists, Florida
Sunshine State Awards 2025 – First Place, Special Issue
Society of Professional Journalists, Florida
The Election Edition
