As an editor and journalist from Phoenix, Lauren has covered culture, music, and food, as well as food waste and sustainability. She graduated from the Cronkite School of Journalism (where she's also a remote instructor). Her personal interests have long been in conservation and birds.
Lauren first moved to Dzantik'i Héeni/Juneau in summer 2021 and oversaw communications for the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Juneau Audubon Society. She now lives in Dghevey Kag'/Anchorage. Aside from birding or working to protect birds, catch her cycling, watching scary movies, or singing to her cat Fred Meyer and dog Leroy.
BirdBlog
September 27, 2023
— We talked with Scott Weidensaul, naturalist, author, and migration expert, on the connection between the importance of habitat conservation and a successful migratory journey for the American Golden-Plover.
On The Wire
September 20, 2023
— Here's a breakdown of the historic actions the Biden administration and Department of the Interior made about America’s Arctic—and what work to further protections still needs to be done.
Press Releases
September 6, 2023
— The Biden administration has announced a suite of constructive actions that would strengthen conservation protections and help address climate change in America’s fragile Arctic.
BirdBlog
August 17, 2023
— The third installment of the Tullik's Odyssey blog series features Dr. Rosemary Ahtuangaruak, the mayor of Nuiqsut, Alaska in the Western Arctic.
BirdBlog
August 14, 2023
— The second installment of the Tullik's Odyssey blog series—this one featuring Shorebird Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service–Alaska Region Rick Lanctot.
BirdBlog
August 9, 2023
— An interview with River Gates, Pacific Shorebird Conservation Initiative Coordinator with National Audubon Society, on the American Golden-Plover Southbound Migration Project.
Press Releases
August 7, 2023
— Multiple conservation organizations partner to launch Tullik’s Odyssey: The American Golden-Plover Southbound Migration Project and track eight birds from Alaska to Argentina to highlight the importance of migratory bird habitat.
BirdBlog
August 7, 2023
— Follow tagged American Golden-Plovers from Alaska to Argentina to highlight the importance of migratory bird habitat.
BirdBlog
July 21, 2023
— The American Golden-Plover— a medium-sized, black-bellied wading bird—makes one of the longest migration journeys of any bird.
