Laura Joseph Mogil is a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in The New York Times, Westchester Magazine, Westchester Home, Hudson Valley Magazine and The Journal News. She frequently writes about the arts and design, and has a food blog at www.theinspiredchef.blogspot.com.

Prior to focusing on writing, Ms. Mogil was in the public relations field for 18 years and ran LJM Public Relations from 1991 to 2003. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University with a B.A. in art history in 1984. A resident of Briarcliff Manor, NY, she has lived in Westchester County since 1986.

In addition to her professional career, Ms. Mogil is a board member of the Open Door Family Medical Center and is co-chair of the Briarcliff Committee for the Arts. She is involved with the Briarcliff Manor Community Coalition, UJA-Federation of New York/Westchester, and the Pleasantville Cottage School.. She also is a past board member of The Briarcliff Manor Education Foundation.

Contact Laura at (914) 923-0270 or  send an e-mail.