“I had the pleasure of working under Lorien both leading up to and during the ACES (The Society for Editing) 2021 Online annual conference. I expectantly await the opportunity to serve under her as co-editor at next year’s conference.

I was—and still am—most impressed by Lorien’s heart for people. She freely imparts editorial knowledge and judgement upon student journalists. She brings a nuanced management approach the newsroom. She motivates mentees to both meet and exceed her expectations (which are quite high).

She prioritizes each person’s professional aspirations, often sharing targeted opportunities and tips for networking/interviewing. She creates space for connection and open, transparent communication. She champions self-care and work-life balance, refusing to place performance over personhood.

In short, Lorien Mattiacci is an emotionally intelligent educator and editor. Her conscience matches her competence. She is the loveliest (and, I believe, the rarest) type of leader.”

– Victoria Hicks, ACES Student Newsroom 2021