Lauren Young

Lauren Young is an experienced writer and communications specialist with a focus on feminist and social justice issues. Currently serving as a writer for Teen Vogue since March 2018, Lauren has also held various roles including Interim Social Media Manager at The American Independent, Communications Consultant and Campaigns and Communications Specialist at Equality Now, and freelance writer at Ms. Magazine. Notably, Lauren was selected to pen the lead article for the National News section of Ms. Magazine’s Winter 2016 print issue. Additional experience includes a brief tenure as Interim Director of Outreach at The Feminist Majority and multiple graduate teaching assistant positions at Yale University. Lauren holds a Master’s Degree in European and Russian Studies from Yale University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Russian Studies and Government from Smith College.