Lauren Medina
About Lauren Medina
Lauren Medina is the Chief of Staff and Communications at Edgewell, leading the company's global communications activities since 2015 and playing a key role in its cultural transformation and strategic response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lauren Medina Corporate Role
Lauren Medina serves as Chief of Staff and Communications at her current company. She has been leading the Corporate Communications function since its inception in 2015. Medina oversees Edgewell's full scope of global internal and external communications activities, focusing on driving strategy, reinforcing company culture, increasing employee engagement, and boosting corporate brand recognition.
Lauren Medina's Expertise in Communications
Lauren Medina supports executive leadership and cross-functional business partners by providing strategic communications counsel and planning expertise. Her areas of focus include crisis communications, change management, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She has grown and modernized the Communications function to act as a strategic partner globally within her company.
Lauren Medina's Role During COVID-19
During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Lauren Medina played a pivotal role in the company’s cultural transformation and global strategy pivot. She ensured that a diverse workforce, comprising remote, hybrid, and in-person teams, remained informed, engaged, and productive during this challenging period.
Lauren Medina's Previous Experience
Before her current role, Lauren Medina served as Public Relations Manager at Cengage Group, a global leader in education resources and technology. At Cengage Group, she managed media relations for individual brands and strategic corporate campaigns. She began her career at Rubenstein Public Relations, a boutique PR firm in New York City.
Lauren Medina's Education Background
Lauren Medina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from East Carolina University. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her extensive experience and expertise in the field of corporate communications and public relations.