# Laura Evans Manatos

> Laura Evans Manatos is the founder, president and CEO of Laura Evans Media, a Washington-based strategic communications firm. A former Fox5DC anchor and reporter, she spent 26 years in journalism before founding the business in 2017. Her work combines media relations, interview training, video and event hosting, with an emphasis on organizations and individuals developing solutions to public problems.

- **Role:** Founder, President and CEO at Laura Evans Media
- **Organizations:** Laura Evans Media, Fox5DC / WTTG-TV (former), KEYT-TV (former), KIEM-TV (former), Vital Voices Global Partnership, Washington Oxi Day Foundation, USA for UNHCR Women in Philanthropy initiative
- **Education:** University of San Diego
- **Known for:** Two Emmy Awards and five Emmy nominations during her journalism career., Associated Press awards, Golden Mics and an RTNDA award for best news series., Founded Laura Evans Media in 2017; reported growing from a solo operation to a team of 15 by 2024.

## Career timeline

- **1987–1991** — Attended the University of San Diego; her LinkedIn profile lists work on The Torero newspaper and a semester in Madrid.
- **Early career** — Interned at KTVU and worked in internships or entry-level positions with CNN, NPR and NBC’s Barcelona Summer Olympics coverage; first on-air anchor/reporter role at KIEM in Eureka, followed by KEYT in Santa Barbara.
- **18 years, ending before the 2017 company launch** — Worked as an anchor and reporter at Fox5DC, including anchoring its 5 p.m. newscast.
- **2017** — Founded Laura Evans Media after leaving television news.
- **2021** — Described working with eight former journalists in a January Capitol Communicator interview; joined the Vital Voices council in April according to LinkedIn.
- **2022** — Joined the Washington Oxi Day Foundation advisory board in August according to LinkedIn.
- **2024** — Reported a team of 15 in June and July interviews; listed as master of ceremonies in Concordia’s September 25 summit program.
- **2025** — Honored at the Gabby Awards and participated in the Heritage America mentoring program.
- **2026** — Joined a USA for UNHCR delegation at Kigali Independent University on February 26, supporting refugee higher education.

## Achievements

- Two Emmy Awards and five Emmy nominations during her journalism career.
- Associated Press awards, Golden Mics and an RTNDA award for best news series.
- Founded Laura Evans Media in 2017; reported growing from a solo operation to a team of 15 by 2024.
- 2025 Gabby Awards honoree, associated with Eupheme, the goddess of speaking well and kindly.
- Company received a 2024 Ragan Video, Visual & Virtual Award and a bronze Telly Award for work on Opera Italiana is in the Air, as listed on her LinkedIn profile.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Featured in a Stories Behind the Wealth episode about storytelling and second career chapters, published June 9.
- **2026-02** — Participated in a USA for UNHCR delegation visiting Kigali Independent University to advance refugee access to higher education.
- **2025-08** — Named among media mentors in the 2025 Heritage America program.
- **2025-06** — Recognized at the 2025 Gabby Awards in New York City.

## Links

- Website: https://www.lauraevansmedia.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraevansmedia/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/lauraevansmedia
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraevansmedia/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraEvansMedia/

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Last updated: 2026-10-25