Lauren Fernandez

Lauren Fernandez currently works at Landry's, Inc. as its Social Media Manager. Landry's, Inc is a hospitality-based corporation made up of 50 brands with more than 400 locations.

Her background in digital marketing and public relations spans with brands such as Morton's The Steakhouse, Hallmark Cards, McCormick & Schmick's, McDonald's, Helzberg Diamonds, First Choice Power and Mensa. She also has experience in social media measurement, with background in companies such as Radian6.

Lauren has been recognized among the 2010 PR Week's "Top Tweeters", "Top 10 PR Experts on Twitter" in 2012, as well as one of the '30 under 30' and 'Top 100 PR Professionals' on Twitter. Her former blog, LAF, was named 'Best Up and Coming' in the 2009 PR Blog Awards. She is a regular contributor for MarketingProfs Daily Fix and PR Daily, as well as a Packers writer for Pocket Doppler.

She is also the co-founder of #u30pro, a Twitter ongoing conversation that focuses on working professionals and bridging the generation gap. The chat started in Aug. 2009, and has grown into a robust community with a weekly chat, digest, FB/LinkedIn groups and Brazen Careerist partnership. #u30pro is continuously recognized with awards as a top chat in both the Gen Y and digital space.

Lauren is a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan and graduate of the University of North Texas.

Landry's Inc. concepts include, but are not limited to: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Claim Jumper, McCormick & Schmick's, Oceanaire Seafood Room, Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse, Golden Nugget (Vegas and Atlantic City), San Luis Resort, Morton's The Steakhouse, Saltgrass Steak House, Rainforest Cafe, Brenner's on the Bayou, Beso Steakhouse, Brenner's Steakhouse, La Griglia, Grotto, Simms Steakhouse, Mai Tai Bar, Chart House, Cadillac Bar, Kemah Boardwalk, Aquarium (Houston, Denver, Nashville and Kemah), Galveston Pleasure Pier, Inn at the Ballpark.