Lauren Verbrugge

Lauren VerBrugge is a skilled communications professional currently serving as the Strategic Communications Manager at Columbia Area Career Center since August 2023. Prior to this role, Lauren worked as a Video/Photo Communications Specialist at the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development, where duties included managing YouTube channels, video editing, and media collection. Experience as a Video Producer at MOJO AD involved creating compelling videos for Mondelez International, while previous positions included roles at KMIZ-TV, where Lauren served as both a News Promotion Intern and Production Assistant, and as a Brand Strategist at Castello Branco Fields. Lauren holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from the University of Missouri-Columbia.