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Biography

Lauren Santa Cruz is currently working as a Digital Video Producer/Editor for the leading progressive think tank in Washington, D.C, the Center for American Progress. Since she began at CAP in May 2012, Lauren's videos have racked up over 30,000 hits. Recently in 2013, her video "Oil and Ice: The Risks of Drilling in Alaska's Arctic Ocean" was chosen as an official selection of the San Francisco International Ocean Film Festival, the Dam Short Film Festival, and the Colorado Environmental Film Festival. Lauren's work has also been featured in National Geographic online, TIME Magazine online, and The Washington Post online. Before joining CAP, Lauren worked as a freelance multimedia journalist with organizations such as Time Magazine and Special Olympics. Originally from Miami, Florida, Lauren received her B.A. in Psychology and Art from the University of Miami and completed her M.A. in Multimedia Journalism in December 2010. As a graduate student, she worked with the Knight Center for International Journalism where she directed, produced, and edited award-winning international stories that spanned over 4 continents. Her work focused on a variety of issues ranging from primary education in India, to illegal immigration issues in the Dominican Republic, to dispelling negative stereotypes of Eastern European Roma peoples. To view her latest videos and projects go to: vimeo.com/lscmedia and to view her graduate portfolio go to: www.lscmedia.com Languages: Fluent in Spanish. Conversational French Proficient in: Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Photoshop Currently Learning: After Effects, Adobe Premiere Shooting with: Canon 5D Mark II, Panasonic HMC, Sony EX-1

Content

Total articles 3

• Available on paid plans

  Camera+ ~ photo by lscmedia

  By Lauren Santa Cruz

  Dec. 30, 2013

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  Video Series: Unions Make the Middle Class

  By Lauren Santa Cruz

  May. 21, 2013

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  3 Ways Sequestration Is Taking a Toll on Struggling Americans

  By Lauren Santa Cruz

  May. 08, 2013

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Company Info

Center for American Progress

The Center for American Progress (CAP) is a public policy research and advocacy organization located in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2003 by John Podesta, CAP focuses on promoting progressive policies to improve the lives of all Americans. The organization addresses a variety of issues, including economic inequality, healthcare, education, climate change, and social justice. Neera Tanden currently serves as the president and CEO. CAP conducts in-depth policy research, engages in advocacy efforts, hosts public events, and produces publications to educate the public and policymakers. It operates several key components, including Generation Progress, which empowers young people, and the Center for American Progress Action Fund, which supports CAP's initiatives through lobbying and grassroots mobilization. CAP collaborates with various organizations and has received support from notable foundations and labor unions, contributing to its influence within the American political landscape.