Who Is Laura Portwood-Stacer? Jeopardy Contestant Biography & Stats

Find out everything you need to know about Laura Portwood-Stacer, a Jeopardy Contestant appearing on Season 40 of the show airing on December 5, 2023!

Laura Portwood-Stacer Jeopardy Contestant Profile – Biography & Profession

Laura Portwood-Stacer is a Editor & Author from Originally Livonia, Michigan.

NameLaura Portwood-Stacer
Location & ResidenceLos Angeles, California, United States
Originally Livonia, Michigan
Profession & JobsPublishing Consultant, Developmental Editor, Former Visiting Assistant Professor at New York University, Former Instructor at University of Southern California
Gender & SexFemale
Age & Date of Birth
Nationality & Ethnicity
Education & SchoolPhD in Communication and Media Studies, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California; BS in Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media, Michigan State University
Relationships & Family
Biography & More DetailsAuthor of “The Book Proposal Book: A Guide for Scholarly Authors” and “Lifestyle Politics and Radical Activism”; Founder of Manuscript Works; Research focused on lifestyle choices, non-use of social media, anti-consumption, and cultural resistance within the North American anarchist movement; Two-time Jeopardy champion in 2021

Laura Portwood-Stacer is a Los Angeles-based publishing consultant and developmental editor, known for her work with academic authors through her business, Manuscript Works. She holds a PhD in Communication and Media Studies from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California and a BS from Michigan State University. Laura’s professional journey includes teaching at New York University and the University of Southern California. She is the author of “The Book Proposal Book: A Guide for Scholarly Authors” and “Lifestyle Politics and Radical Activism.” Her research has delved into lifestyle choices, the non-use of social media, and cultural resistance within the anarchist movement. Notably, Laura became a two-time Jeopardy champion in 2021. She actively shares her expertise on editing and publishing on platforms like Twitter, Medium, and through her Manuscript Works Newsletter.

Laura Portwood-Stacer Jeopardy Results & Statistics

Looking to find out how Laura Portwood-Stacer did on Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out their final scores after each round as well as their competitor results!

Returning ChampionContestantContestant
Tuesday, 5 December 2023Laura Portwood-Stacer
Originally Livonia, Michigan
Editor & Author

Final Score: $12,700
Round 2 Score: $6,400
Round 1 Score: $4,400
Andrew Chaikin
San Francisco, California
Musician & Teacher

Winning Score: $18,242
Round 2 Score: $18,200
Round 1 Score: $3,600
Matt Mierswa
River Edge, New Jersey
Attorney

Final Score: $7,644
Round 2 Score: $7,200
Round 1 Score: $2,600

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