Who We Are
Executive Producers, Hosts & Managing Producers
Katie was a longtime reporter for The New York Times, where she continues to be a frequent contributor. Katie is uniquely positioned to tell the stories of lost women of science. Not only does she bring a skilled hand to complex narratives, but she has been writing about women in STEM for nearly 30 years. She is the author of six books of non-fiction, and her first novel, The Boys, was published in July 2022 by Spiegel & Grau. Katie is also the host and executive producer of Our Mothers Ourselves, an interview podcast that celebrates extraordinary mothers.
Amy is a bioethicist and clinical ethics consultant at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. She is a member of the Advisory Board for the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and a Trustee of the Clark Museum in Williamstown, MA. Amy is also the former Chair of the Board of Children’s Aid, a non-profit that provides comprehensive social, educational, and health services to children in NYC’s underserved communities.
Carol is rejoining Lost Women of Science for a second season as co host to help tell the story of Marie Nyswander. Host and producer of the award-winning podcast Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis, she has spent over 25 years focusing on child development, parenting, and education, and is especially interested in how children of color learn and develop. Carol has been engaging parents and thought leaders across the country in conversations on parenting issues, and she shares best practices in her Ground Control Parenting podcast and blog.
Deborah Unger started her career covering technology for Business Week magazine in New York and San Francisco. She has worked for The Guardian in London and as a freelance contributor to The New York Times in Paris. While living in Berlin she spent nine years with the anti-corruption non-governmental organization Transparency International managing crisis communications and public relations. Most recently, she was a senior editor at strategy+business magazine. She has lived and worked in the United States, France, Germany, India, Brazil, and the UK, where she is now based.
Elah is a journalist, audio producer, and editor. Her work has appeared on Science Friday, Undiscovered, Science Diction, Planet Money, and various CBC shows. She has a masters from the University of Toronto, where she studied evolutionary biology, and later completed a masters at Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism.
Eowyn has a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University where she majored in journalism and minored in women's studies. She comes with a background in project management, content writing, social media campaigns and client success. In her spare time she loves to write poetry and hike in the mountains with her husband and son.
Samia is based in Philadelphia. Her work spans a range of themes, including science, language, and culture. She has contributed to shows such as the Duolingo French and Spanish podcasts, the BBC’s Short Cuts, and LWC Studios' 100 Latina Birthdays. She also writes scripts for science YouTube channels including SciShow and Be Smart. She holds an M.A. in journalism from the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and a B.S. in astrophysics from Rutgers University.
Meet Our Producers
Erica is a sound designer, producer, and mix engineer for podcasts and radio. She’s contributed to shows for PRX, The Atlantic, Prologue Projects, Vox, Pushkin, Audible, LWC Studios, CNN, and TED. Erica is also the studio manager at Good Studio, where she’s recorded for Radiolab & This American Life. Ask her about analog synths and mechanical keyboards. Or don’t.
Laura Isensee is a journalist based in Houston, Texas. She has covered education, politics and diverse communities, and her work has been published by NPR, Reveal, Marketplace, the Miami Herald and Houston Public Media, among others. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and earned a masters in journalism from Columbia University.
Lorena Galliot is a French-Venezuelan-American journalist and producer. She joins Lost Women of Science from the audio production company Adonde Media. Prior to working in audio, Lorena worked with some of New York City’s leading independent production companies, helping create documentaries on topics ranging from wrongful convictions to climate change to the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. Projects she's worked on have aired on Netflix, ABC News, National Geographic, Showtime, and more. Before moving to New York in 2011, Lorena was a staff reporter for FRANCE 24.com in Paris. When she’s not at her desk or out reporting, you can usually find her hanging out with her toddler, salsa dancing with her husband or munching on something chocolate. Deep down, everyday people’s lives and stories are what she cares about the most.
Marcy is an award-winning audio producer who has covered science, technology, history, culture, sports, business, and celebrity chat. Her work can be heard on Next Question with Katie Couric, Overheard at National Geographic, Note to Self (WNYC), Torched (FilmNation), and Masters of Scale (WaitWhat?). Her passion is telling stories about women. Marcy has a Master’s Degree in Performance Studies from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Natalia Sánchez Loayza is a Peruvian journalist, editor, and writer based in Philadelphia. Her work focuses on gender inequality, labor issues, and reproductive rights. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish from NYU and an MA in Bilingual Journalism from CUNY. Natalia has worked as an editor for Radio Ambulante at NPR and has co-founded various female-led media projects. In 2021, she won the Aura Estrada International Literary Award and is currently working on her first book.
Sarah is an audio reporter and narrative documentary producer. Her work has aired on the Atlas Obscura Podcast, 99% Invisible, The World from PRX, and Business Insider's Brought to you by..., among other places. She has a master's in journalism from Columbia Journalism School.
Meet Our Producers
Erica is a sound designer, producer, and mix engineer for podcasts and radio. She’s contributed to shows for PRX, The Atlantic, Prologue Projects, Vox, Pushkin, Audible, LWC Studios, CNN, and TED. Erica is also the studio manager at Good Studio, where she’s recorded for Radiolab & This American Life. Ask her about analog synths and mechanical keyboards. Or don’t.
Laura Isensee is a journalist based in Houston, Texas. She has covered education, politics and diverse communities, and her work has been published by NPR, Reveal, Marketplace, the Miami Herald and Houston Public Media, among others. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and earned a masters in journalism from Columbia University.
Lorena Galliot is a French-Venezuelan-American journalist and producer. She joins Lost Women of Science from the audio production company Adonde Media. Prior to working in audio, Lorena worked with some of New York City’s leading independent production companies, helping create documentaries on topics ranging from wrongful convictions to climate change to the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. Projects she's worked on have aired on Netflix, ABC News, National Geographic, Showtime, and more. Before moving to New York in 2011, Lorena was a staff reporter for FRANCE 24.com in Paris. When she’s not at her desk or out reporting, you can usually find her hanging out with her toddler, salsa dancing with her husband or munching on something chocolate. Deep down, everyday people’s lives and stories are what she cares about the most.
Marcy is an award-winning audio producer who has covered science, technology, history, culture, sports, business, and celebrity chat. Her work can be heard on Next Question with Katie Couric, Overheard at National Geographic, Note to Self (WNYC), Torched (FilmNation), and Masters of Scale (WaitWhat?). Her passion is telling stories about women. Marcy has a Master’s Degree in Performance Studies from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Natalia Sánchez Loayza is a Peruvian journalist, editor, and writer based in Philadelphia. Her work focuses on gender inequality, labor issues, and reproductive rights. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish from NYU and an MA in Bilingual Journalism from CUNY. Natalia has worked as an editor for Radio Ambulante at NPR and has co-founded various female-led media projects. In 2021, she won the Aura Estrada International Literary Award and is currently working on her first book.
Sarah is an audio reporter and narrative documentary producer. Her work has aired on the Atlas Obscura Podcast, 99% Invisible, The World from PRX, and Business Insider's Brought to you by..., among other places. She has a master's in journalism from Columbia Journalism School.
Creative Team
Lily is a development consultant who specializes in using social media and outreach to inform her growth strategies, and especially enjoys working with female-focused organizations like the Lost Women of Science. She has successfully developed NGOs, newspapers, businesses and college sports teams, and loves how the holistic nature of her consultancy allows her to innovate and ensure that every project she undertakes is not only impactful, but sustainable in the long term. Lily read Chinese, History and Politics at Durham University, and is currently toying with the idea of writing her own vegan cookbook.
Keren Mevorach is a New York-based graphic designer. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Business from Syracuse University and has a background in advertising. She then earned an Associate’s Degree in Communication Design and a Master’s Degree in Digital Product Design from Parsons School of Design. She has experience and enjoys working in both print and digital mediums.
Lili is a social media and podcast manager who is passionate about the transformational impacts of podcasts. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College and has since caught the travel bug, spending her recent years living in Spain and Australia. When she's not working, you can find her re-watching her favorite sitcom while planning her next trip.
Elizabeth recently graduated from the renowned Curtis Institute of Music where she was the first Australian composer to gain acceptance in its history. She is also a graduate of The Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Elizabeth has written for principal players of the Philadelphia Orchestra (“Our City, Your Orchestra”), and is currently writing a fanfare for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Manny is a web developer and designer who specializes in using Webflow and other ‘low code’ tools. He’s also an artist/painter and has been represented by several fine art galleries in Atlanta, Georgia. He currently works with multiple marketing teams and brands in building and maintaining their websites through his creative agency, Manny Cortez Studios.
Our Interns
Claire Garvin is a Neuroscience major at Barnard College. She is a radio show host and Generative Editor for the Columbia Neuroscience journal. She has always loved science and the arts, and she is passionate about blending her interests and inspiring future generations of female scientists as an intern at LWoS. In her free time, she enjoys reading and playing guitar.
Kimberly Mendez is a Neuroscience and Behavior major at Barnard College from Long Island, NY. A first-generation student, Kimberly’s background and current volunteer work within the city have shaped her dedication to community support and scientific inquiry. She recently completed a research experience at Penn State in the Biomedical Engineering department. Kimberly also serves as a high school mentor through the Matriculate program. She is eager to blend her passion for science and storytelling through the Lost Women of Science project, highlighting the hidden contributions of women in STEM.
Eva McCullough, a second-year student at Northeastern University, currently undeclared but fascinated with the intersection of biology and engineering, alongside the beauty and complexity of human behavior. Engaged in research at the Woods/Tilly Lab on campus, Eva delves into the complexities of aging and fertility, driven by a profound curiosity and dedication to unraveling the mysteries of life. As she embarks on this journey as an intern with LWoS, Eva's blend of scientific acumen and passion for understanding humanity through story-telling promises to enrich both her own experience and the projects she undertakes.
Shelley is a junior in high school from Massachusetts. She is involved in student government, and does research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. She wants to explore how effective storytelling can be merged with science to increase and amplify scientific communication in general society. She also likes to write and take long walks around the city.
Mila Rahim is an Educational Studies major at Barnard College. As a primary school teacher in NYC, Rahim is a passionate and powerful story teller, with two self made podcasts called Black Sheep and The Mind is Infinite. This is their first time working with LWoS as an intern, and they are committed to pedagogy and research on history and gender studies.
Sophia is majoring in Creative Writing and History at Carnegie Mellon University. There, she is the lead copy editor of the student newspaper and the president of FEMME, a feminist student organization. Sophia is also a freelance journalist and former intern at PublicSource, a Pittsburgh news site.
Gillian Dohrn recently completed a master's program in Science Communication at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She lives in Seattle, where she is covering climate tech as an intern for GeekWire. She studied molecular biology and journalism as an undergraduate at Colorado College and worked in research publishing for several years after graduating. When she's not reporting, she's outside exploring.
Arden Katz is a recent graduate of Rice University, where she earned a double major in Cognitive Sciences and Visual and Dramatic Arts, with a concentration in Theatre. With a lifelong passion for both STEM and the arts, Arden is thrilled to blend these interests in her work with Lost Women of Science. Recently relocated to Los Angeles, Arden is enthusiastic about pursuing a career in entertainment development and production.
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