Laura Ohata is an award-winning writer and editor. Her articles have appeared in Northwest Asian Weekly, Austin Monthly, Good Life and Austin Family magazines. A specialist in feature-writing, and narrative non-fiction, Ohata reaches into the heart of each subject to research the facts, and breathe life into the words.
Interests: Writing, photography, videography, gardening, and hiking.
Education: Laura Ohata holds a Certificate in Professional Technical Writing from the University of Washington, and an M.A. in screenwriting from the Department of Radio/TV/Film, Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin.
Accolades
2022 Chairman’s Award, FIRST Robotics, Pacific Northwest Champions: Mentored 11-15 student videographers, photographers, public speakers, and writers. Led the group that took the Robototes Team 2412 to compete at the FIRST Robotics Championship in Houston, Texas.
2015 3rd Place Award for Social Issues Reporting, SPJ Society of Professional Journalists, Region 10 (Includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington): “Meet the new neighbors: Nickelsville homeless Camp,” for Northwest Asian Weekly
2015 3rd Place Award for Arts & Lifestyles Reporting, SPJ Society of Professional Journalists, Region 10 (Includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington): “Rising Star on the flying trapeze,” for Northwest Asian Weekly
2010 Houston Press Club Lone Star Award; First Place: Public Relations Magazine: (editor of) The University of Texas at Austin, Deep in the Heart
2008 Houston Press Club Lone Star Award: Third Place: “What It’s Like,” for Austin Monthly magazine
I look forward to hearing from you. To schedule an appointment, send me an email at lauraohata@gmail.com.