Staff

Tamara Bell, Editor in Chief

Tamara began her journalism career as a reporter with the Dallas Times Herald. A few years later, she moved into politics and government, working for both Democratic and Republican members of the Texas Legislature as chief-of-staff, press secretary, and policy analyst. When not working on Y Gen, Tamara is a lecturer in the Advertising Department at The University of Texas at Austin. Tamara has a B.A. in Journalism from Texas A&M University and a Ph.D. in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin.

Lauren Phillips, Columnist

Born in Texas, Lauren Phillips was raised in Fort Worth, where she lived until moving to Austin to attend The University of Texas. Lauren is an energetic, levelheaded female who enjoys the company of good friends and family.  After five years on the job, Lauren was recently laid off, so she’s currently seeking employment.  As for politics, Lauren doesn’t identify with one particular party, and her beliefs are more moderate.  When it comes down to voting, Lauren tends to support the candidates and the beliefs they stand for rather than the party they are affiliated with.

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