Lauren Salisbury

Lauren Salisbury is a strategic communications professional specializing in destination marketing and public relations, with experience spanning global brands including The Walt Disney Company and Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board.

A storyteller at heart, Lauren is a writer and communications strategist whose work bridges story and strategy. With more than 15 years of dynamic experience shaped by her roots as a journalist, she brings a deep passion for connecting people through powerful narratives. Having visited more than 130 countries, she draws on a uniquely global perspective to inform her work and craft stories that resonate across cultures.

Today, she leads impactful PR initiatives that elevate Santa Monica’s profile as a premier coastal destination, delivering high-quality earned media and meaningful audience engagement. Her work is driven by a belief in storytelling that moves people—to feel, to connect, and to explore the world with purpose.