Lauren Leatherby
About Lauren Leatherby
Lauren Leatherby is a Graphics Editor at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in journalism and public policy, having held positions at notable organizations such as NPR, Financial Times, and Bloomberg.
Current Role at The New York Times
Lauren Leatherby serves as a Graphics Editor at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for creating and managing visual content that enhances storytelling and engages readers. Her work involves collaborating with journalists and editors to develop graphics that complement news articles and provide data-driven insights.
Previous Experience at NPR
Before joining The New York Times, Lauren Leatherby worked as a Washington Desk Intern at NPR for two months in 2015. During her internship, she gained experience in news production and reporting, contributing to the network's coverage of significant events in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Leatherby holds a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She also has a diverse educational background that includes study abroad programs at various institutions, such as Universidad de Granada, Universidad de Belgrano, Université Moulay Ismail Meknès, and Universidad del Pacífico. Her studies focused on languages, literature, and social sciences.
Career Path in Data Journalism
Lauren has a background in data journalism, having worked at Financial Times and Bloomberg. At Financial Times, she served as a Data Journalist from 2016 to 2018, and later worked at Bloomberg for one year in a similar capacity. Her experience in these roles involved analyzing data and creating visual representations to support news stories.
Involvement with Harvard Kennedy School Review
From 2014 to 2016, Lauren Leatherby was the Managing Editor of the Harvard Kennedy School Review. In this position, she oversaw the publication process and contributed to the editorial direction of the journal, which focuses on policy issues and research relevant to public affairs.