Lauren McDermott

Lauren McDermott, MCM, serves as the Director of Research and Communications at 25th Hour Communications Inc. since August 2020, leading public relations and communications initiatives for major clients, including educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. McDermott directs the agency's research division, successfully managing a significant $600,000 research contract with a large community college district. Previous experience includes roles as Marketing Manager at Spectra Venue Management, where event marketing campaigns were developed, and as a Graduate Researcher at the University of Southern California, providing data-driven strategies to enhance revenue for a museum. McDermott's career also encompasses marketing management positions at Fort Polk Progress, a reporting role at American Press, and editorial leadership at Xpress Magazine. Academic qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Communications Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University.