Stephanie Riegel

Stephanie Riegel is a seasoned business writer and media professional with extensive experience in journalism and community advocacy. Currently serving as a Business Writer for The Times-Picayune | Nola.com since September 2022, Riegel also hosts the "Out to Lunch" weekly radio show on WRKF 89.3 FM, where local entrepreneurs and business figures are featured. Riegel's career includes roles as a media consultant and freelance writer from 2005 to 2023, a Community Advocate for Citizen Voice/Together Louisiana, and Editor of the Baton Rouge Business Report. Earlier experience includes reporting for WWL-TV. Riegel holds a Master of Public Administration in nonprofit advocacy from the University of New Orleans, supplemented by education from Tulane University and Louisiana State University.