My name is Lauren Veldhuizen, and I am a journalist and writer based in Washington, D.C. I am a graduate of Wake Forest University (Go Deacs!) with a BA in Politics & International Affairs and minors in Music and Theatre.

As a writer, my mission is to tell accurate, meaningful stories that captivate readers and develop the moral imagination. If I could describe myself without a vocational title, the two descriptors that come to mind are Storyteller and Truth Seeker. These attributions stem from the 15 formative years I spent in the theatre as an actress, singer, designer, director, and playwright. During this time, I learned not just about who people are, but how to think like them, and thus, write about them. My academic interests in philosophy, political theory, and classical literature and my creative interests in the performing arts culminate in a love of people and a desire to share their stories through the written word, video, and audio.

This online portfolio is a small taste of my work. If you have any further questions or would like to contact me, please leave a message below.