Lavanya Sunkara
I am an award-winning writer, animal lover, and traveler based in New York. I cover travel, pets, conservation, and sustainability. My work has appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, Shondaland, Fodor’s, Lonely Planet, USA Today, Business Insider, Forbes, Outside, Great Pet Care, AAHA’s Trends, and Architectural Digest, among many others in a career spanning more than a decade. I am currently focusing on impactful storytelling about animal welfare, communities, DEI, women’s empowerment, and responsible and immersive travel. I am honored to have received SATW Foundation’s Lowell Thomas Award for excellence in travel journalism in 2022 and 2023.
Chobe National Park, Botswana 2023
Expertise
I have written hundreds of articles for top print and online publications. My expertise lies in travel narratives, destination guides, conservation stories, pet health service pieces, veterinary industry features, and corporate ESG/sustainability reports.
I also produce highly effective organic content for tourism boards, expedition tour operators, pet brands, and non-profit organizations.
Recent Articles
Fodor’s No List 2024, Contributor
An African Safari Changed My View of the World, Shondaland
Road Trip Guide To Chickasaw Country, Oklahoma For A Deep Dive Into History And Culture, TheTravel
Eight Enlightening Indigenous Activities in Churchill and Winnipeg, Good Nature Blog, Natural Habitat Adventures
Testimonials
As a writer and editor for more than 12 years, I have had the pleasure of working with some amazing people in the animal welfare and publishing worlds. I am forever grateful for their collaboration and praise.
If you’d like to kindly provide a testimonial, please email me at Lavanyasun@gmail.com or leave a testimonial on my LinkedIn. Thanks!
Services
- Article Writing
- Content Writing
- DEAI Consulting
- Editing
- ESG Copywriting
- Feature Writing
- Manuscript Editing
- Pet Writing
- SEO Writing
- Sustainability Writing
Favorite Quote
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Jane Goodall
My Story
After leaving a decade-long career in the legal field, I embarked on my full-time freelance writing journey a few years ago. I’ve traveled within six continents, visited 35+ countries, and lived in three time zones. I love what I do and take great pride in making a difference with my words. I live in the suburbs of New York City with my amazing husband, two rescued cats and an adopted dog. Read more about me here.
Awards
Get In Touch
I’d love to hear from you! Please contact me about your destination, publication or business. Email me at lavanyasun@gmail.com.