Lara Harrison

Lara Harrison has a diverse work experience spanning from 2017 to the present. Lara is currently working as a Senior Communications Manager at the National Audubon Society, where they are responsible for developing communication strategies, creating marketing materials, managing the organization's website, and coordinating with other departments. Prior to this, Lara was a Public Information Officer at the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, where they wrote newsletters and conducted interviews. Lara also owned and managed Brenley Magazine, a small business they started in 2019. In addition, Lara worked as a Contributing Writer at Carvd N Stone, an Environmental Project Specialist and Public Information Officer at the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, an Editor at HEADSTRONG LLC, a Writer at Jungle Magazine, a Student Worker at Insider Media, a Freelance Writer at In the Moment Magazine, and a Radio Host at Xpress Radio.

Lara Harrison earned their Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA. Lara attended this institution from 2011 to 2016. After completing their undergraduate studies, Lara went on to pursue a Postgraduate Degree in Journalism at Cardiff University/Prifysgol Caerdydd from 2017 to 2019.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Lara has obtained several certifications to enhance their skills. In November 2017, they obtained a certification in Marketing from AIESEC. Lara also acquired certifications in Content Marketing from HubSpot Academy in April 2020. Furthermore, they have completed various online courses through LinkedIn, including Drupal 8 Essential Training: 1 The Basics in February 2023, Writing Articles in June 2021, Content Marketing: ROI and GDPR for Marketers in August 2019, Danny Sullivan on SEO and Marketing Analytics: Setting and Measuring KPIs in July 2019. Lara also earned certifications in Proposal Writing and Writing Grant Reports from NonprofitReady in October 2020.

These certifications reflect Lara's commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the fields of marketing, content writing, and grant proposal writing.