PWA Power Luncheon: A Meeting Ground to Connect and Grow
February 12 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
$35.00 – $50.00
Lauren Trager
Chief Investigative Reporter
KMOV
Though I have been reporting the news for nearly 20 years, and have garnered an immense amount of knowledge, the key to my job is remembering that I am a Life-long Learner, as we all are to some degrees. To approach situations from a space of total ignorance can be humbling and daunting, but also completely rewarding. And yet, I strive never to lose touch with what connects us all.
Key Learnings:
- Listen Before You Speak
- Be a Life-Long Learner
- Connect to What Connects Us All
Agenda:
11:30 – 11:45 Prime Networking
11:45 – 12:15 Pulse of PWA (announcements/intros/lunch)
12:15 – 12:40 Power Session w/ our Guest Speaker
12:40 – 12:45 Parting Purpose
More about Lauren:
Lauren is the Chief Investigative Reporter for KMOV. Her reporting has been recognized with multiple regional Emmy awards, a regional Edward R. Murrow award and a Missouri Broadcaster’s award for Investigative Reporting.
Perhaps most notably, Lauren’s work revealed serious allegations against Missouri’s highest elected official. The resulting reporting detailed criminal charges and impeachment proceedings against the state’s governor and his ultimate resignation from office.
In other examples, her undercover reporting was cited in federal filings as reason for a business to shutter its doors and an in-depth piece on the marriage age in Missouri culminated in a statewide change in the law to better protect children. Lauren has reported on all manner of stories, from tornado and storm damage, to crimes of corruption and cover up and a number of issues impacting Illinois and Missouri families, particularly focusing on health, safety, crime and the court system.
Prior to KMOV, Lauren worked in multiple journalism platforms including newspapers, radio and television. She spent eight years as an anchor and reporter at KARK in Little Rock, AR. She has also worked in the government sector. Lauren moved to St. Louis in 2013 and is now proud to consider the region her home.
She is a graduate of Kalamazoo College in Michigan where she developed a passion for writing and journalism.
You have the choice of:
Chicken Fettucine Alfredo
Four Cheese Ravioli w/ Pesto Alfredo Sauce
Mom’s Lasagna
Your meal will also include:
Italian Tossed Salad
Vera’s Lemon Cookies
coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks
Please advise us of any food allergies at checkout. Thank you.
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