Lauren Kathleen Turner

Lauren is a journalism and editorial professional based in the Toledo, Ohio area with experience spanning digital pop culture media and local publishing. She began her journalism journey in 2013 as a copy editor with The Independent Collegian, a student-run publication serving the University of Toledo community. She later earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from the University of Toledo.

Lauren has worked as an editor and writer within Valnet’s digital publishing ecosystem, including nearly four years at CBR, where she also led onboarding and training for new writers and supported teams through organizational changes. She currently works with Adams Street Publishing Company as an editorial and advertising assistant and contributes freelance writing across multiple local publications. She also writes for Game Rant and freelances in editorial support for Marquee Who’s Who. Known for editorial strategy and team leadership, Lauren is driven by purpose, growth, and a desire to create stability and opportunity for her family, while continuing to build meaningful work and expand her professional network.