Adriana Lacy is an award-winning journalist and consultant based in Boston, Massachusetts. She is the founder and chief executive officer of Adriana Lacy Consulting, a successful digital consulting firm that specializes in helping businesses expand their digital audiences.
With a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of the digital landscape, Adriana has made a significant impact in the industry. She is also an esteemed adjunct lecturer in the journalism department at Brandeis University, where she imparts her knowledge and expertise to the next generation of journalists. Adriana has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree for her creation of Journalism Mentors, a platform dedicated to advancing early-career journalists through mentorship and paid media opportunities. Adriana's thought leadership extends to her writing as she curates and authors Media Minds, a newsletter focusing on the intersections of journalism, tech, and product. With a wealth of experience at prominent media outlets such as Axios, the Los Angeles Times, and the New York Times, Adriana's expertise and dedication to innovation have earned her a reputation as a respected figure in the industry. Her academic background includes two bachelor's degrees from Penn State University in African American Studies and Journalism, as well as a master's of science in Digital Audience Strategy with distinction from Arizona State University.
