Meet The Team

Carae Wagner specializes in reporting on the healthcare sector, with a specific emphasis on digital health, gene therapy, viral vectors, and public policy. She holds degrees in English and Psychology from the University of Virginia. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Slate, C-Ville Weekly, and various others. She maintains a focus on anxiety disorders and depression and aims to explore other areas of mental health including dissociative disorders such as maladaptive daydreaming.

Joshua Austin joined News Gazzte as a senior editor in 2023. Joshua is an automotive journalist who previously worked as an autonomous vehicle test engineer at Uber. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science, with a specialization in technical writing and journalism. Joshua’s enthusiasm lies in automotive technology and the evolution of transportation. He remains vigilant in tracking the most recent developments in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and other emerging technologies.

Jeff Dispenza serves as an author at News Gazzte, bringing over 9+ years of experience in reporting and journalism, which has spanned various domains including business travel, real estate, and more recently, fintech. Outside of work, he enjoys international travel. Hailing from New York, Jeff is a devoted supporter of the Mets and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is a proud graduate of Northwestern University. He has been writing about technology since before the inception of the iPhone and has been covering the media landscape long before it became social. He has delved into stories about visionaries and trends in areas such as telecom, enterprise, network infrastructure, social media, and marketing.

Lauren Sargent is a seasoned professional in the field of business, finance media and chemical & materials, boasting more than two decades of experience in the digital arena. She has more than 10 years in B2B journalism. Her primary areas of expertise include business strategy development, operational management, product launches, fostering high-quality journalism, and adeptly leading teams to excellence. In Her role, he assumes responsibility for every facet of content oversight at the News Gazzte.