Paige Lavender

Paige Lavender currently serves as the News Director at HuffPost, overseeing the breaking news and video teams since June 2011. With extensive experience in digital journalism, Paige has held multiple roles at HuffPost, including Managing Editor for Breaking News and Senior Editor for Breaking News, where strategic initiatives were developed for timely news coverage on a global scale. Paige's background also includes leading coverage during two presidential elections and enhancing HuffPost's liveblog practices. Prior experience includes editorial internships at Charleston Daily Mail and The Dominion Post, complemented by academic credentials from the Poynter Institute, American University, and West Virginia University.