Lauren Brensel

She/Her

Hi! I'm Lauren, an early career journalist who previously reported for POLITICO, The South Florida Sun Sentinel and The Orlando Sentinel. As a recent University of Florida grad (Go Gators!), I also have bylines with The Miami Herald, The Tampa Bay Times, NPR-affiliate WUFT News and The Independent Florida Alligator. My most rewarding gig to date was editing the prized student magazine, Atrium, and leading the publication's first ever Spring issue.

• POLITICO

• The Orlando Sentinel

• The Sun Sentinel

Atrium Magazine

• Winter 2024

• Spring 2025

• WUFT News

• The Tampa Bay Times

• The Independent Florida Alligator

• The Detroit Writing Room

Awards

• 1st Place – Hearst Journalism Awards

• When private pilots falter, air controllers are saviors of skies