Lauren DeMarco is a communications and media strategy expert serving as Director of Public Affairs for the Office of the State's Attorney in Montgomery County, MD, which is Maryland's most populous county. She is a former, three-time Emmy Award-winning TV News Anchor and Reporter with nearly two decades of newsroom experience in the Nation’s 7th largest TV market, Washington, D.C., serving nearly 2.3 million homes.Lauren has:- An impeccable sense of news judgment.- Seasoned and award-winning storytelling and crisis communication skills.- 5-figure social media followings across multiple platforms reflecting her ability to create high-traffic, topical social media content and interact with audiences, community members and constituents online. -Proven leadership skills, helping to inspire staff to perform to the best of their abilities in deadline-driven industries. Motivated by a strong desire to do work that matters and positively impacts others, Lauren has served as a host and guest speaker at events for a number of organizations including Montgomery Goes Purple, The Upcounty Hub, Montgomery County Little League, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Washington Humane Society, Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Bethany House (a domestic violence shelter) and EmpowerHER, which supports girls who have lost their mothers. Twitter: @ldemarconewsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDeMarcoNews