Lauren Rigau
Pr & External Communications Manager @Wellstar Health System
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Pr & External Communications Manager @Wellstar Health System
Atlanta, GA, US
An integral external communications function and team member, our team leads media efforts and external communications promoting the mission, vision, and values of one of Georgia\'s most extensive and integrated health systems through collaboration with subject matter experts from across the enterprise to shape and tell compelling mission-centric stories.A significant part of my role has been working to achieve hundreds of national, regional and local earned media placements each year by leading media and external communications efforts with cross-cultural communication skills in English and Spanish and operating as a core member of a communications team alongside the foundation, government relations and community engagement teams to mitigate strategic crisis communications while planning, drafting and executing communication efforts.
EDUCATION
Arizona State University
Master of Arts in Communication - M.A.C., Communication and Media Studies
Arizona State University
Bachelor's degree, United States History and Political Science
SKILLS
ABOUT LAUREN RIGAU
Lauren is a natural communicator. From early production work to her love of public speaking, she has spent more than two decades honing the craft of clear, compelling communication.As a public relations leader, Lauren blends her journalistic roots with extensive experience in social media management, external communications, and crisis response. Her career has spanned breaking international news stories, creating exclusive content for wellness brands and professional sports teams, and developing socially driven campaigns for nonprofit organizations. Whether interviewing influential changemakers, drafting op-eds for C-suite leaders, or writing self-help pieces for millennial audiences, Lauren has built a reputation for crafting stories that resonate and move people.After earning her degree in U.S. History and Political Science, Lauren began her career as a News Apprentice at CBS News. That opportunity led her to 30 Rock, where she served as an anchor producer on a live MSNBC show, working alongside some of the industry’s most talented journalists. Serving as a liaison between English- and Spanish-language networks on major international stories underscored for her the power—and necessity—of effective communication. These experiences inspired her to pursue a Master’s Degree in Communication, deepening her understanding of the art and impact of storytelling.Lauren’s journey began at just thirteen when she co-created, produced, and hosted NBC-6’s “Teen Talk,” interviewing notable figures such as Pitbull, Nick Carter, Andy Garcia, Maria Sharapova, Romero Britto, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Russell Simmons, Rev Run, and Debbie Allen. She also guest-hosted a live radio segment on Fox News Radio, further expanding her early media experience.In 2019, Lauren published her first children’s book, The Adventures of Lala and Her Papa, available exclusively on Amazon.Today, Lauren oversees Public Relations and External Communications for one of Georgia’s largest healthcare systems, continuing her mission to shape meaningful narratives and elevate the voices of the communities she serves.
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.