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
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.
BirdBlog
July 21, 2023
— On January 25, the National Roadless Rule was officially restored to the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska by the Biden administration. There are a couple reasons why this is important.
BirdBlog
June 8, 2023
— The app offers maps, site details and directions, species checklists, and more than 200 birding sites across 18 communities in Southeast Alaska.
Press Releases
June 8, 2023
— Launched at the Yakutat Tern Festival by Audubon Alaska GIS Analyst Tory Elmore, the app offers maps, site details and directions, species checklists, and nearly 200 birding sites across 18 communities in Southeast Alaska.
