Biography

Lauren Frey Daisley writes essays and satire for TheMorningNews.org.  Her work has been mentioned in publications ranging from the Guardian UK to Gawker.

During its long run with host David Brancaccio, she was the announcer for the nationally-distributed NOW on PBS. Lauren has hosted on Sirius Satellite Radio, WQXR, and WNYC Radio; and written and produced the national, Public Radio International show, Fair Game. Her interviews include Maya Angelou, Seth Godin, and Kathie Lee Gifford.  She has also voiced narration for clients including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Columbia/Legacy, Simon & Schuster Audio, and the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership

Lauren writes and pitches for the media placement arm of independent PR firm, Ruder Finn. Her clients have included ad brand JWT, charity Women Moving Millions, and former White House Economic Advisor Todd Buchholz.

She is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and the recipient of the School’s Artist and Scholar Award. 

Outside work, Lauren is a competent seamstress, a passable climber, and a talented unicyclist. She lives with her husband in New York.