Georgina Lara Booth

Georgina Lara Booth FRSA is an international award-winning journalist, writer, founder, and women’s empowerment advocate. She serves as Chief Editor, Social Good, while also covering Entertainment, Tech, and Science as an Editor, Writer, and Reporter for the global media brand Mashable.

Georgina’s writing spans a wide range of topics, including Social Good, Humanitarian Work, Entertainment, Technology, Film and Television, Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality, Books, Law and Politics, Sustainability, Science, Food and Hospitality, History, Visual and Performing Arts, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Gaming, America, Space, and Entrepreneurship. Prior to her role at Mashable, Georgina wrote for various European and legal publications. As managing editor of a legal publication, she authored articles covering International Law and Robot Law, conducting interviews with prominent legal scholars and politicians.

Georgina has conducted many video and written interviews in various settings (ranging from one-to-one private interviews to junkets of major global film studios and streaming platforms) with world-renowned public figures ranging from Hollywood stars and iconic musicians to politicians, royalty, scientists, astronauts, filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, humanitarians, activists and entrepreneurs.

A graduate specializing in International Technology Law with a focus on AI, Georgina is also an accomplished social entrepreneur and founder in the fields of FemTech and AI LegalTech. She has earned multiple 1st Prize awards at pitch competitions and prestigious honors for her social entrepreneurship. Among these accolades are the Dianne Bevelander Prize from Erasmus University Rotterdam, awarded for advancing gender equality in society; the UvA-EB Challenge at Royal Theatre Carré; and the IDE Group “Women’s Health Innovator Award” at the Innovation for Health Conference hosted at ICC De Doelen Rotterdam.

As a dedicated women’s empowerment advocate, Georgina was honored by the Royal Society of Arts in March 2024 as one of nine “Famous Female Fellows Inspiring Inclusion,” alongside former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, 18th-century painter Mary Moser, and electrical engineer Dame Caroline Haslett. This recognition celebrates her tireless work fostering gender equality across all areas of society for future generations.

Beyond journalism and entrepreneurship, Georgina founded the 4U&U Foundation, a youth-focused organization promoting volunteerism, peace, unity, and solidarity among children and young adults for over a decade. She also established an Embassy of Peace in The Netherlands, where she serves as an Ambassador of Peace. Under her leadership, 4U&U has partnered with major global NGOs, governments, and charities including Terre des Hommes, Pax Christi, UNICEF, War Child, ICCO, the Netherlands Youth Institute, and the European Union. As an Ambassador of Peace, Georgina has organized significant events such as a Masquerade Peace Ball at the National Museum of Ethnology, a Peace Debate featuring politicians and the Dutch Defence Secretary, and Peace Art Workshops for children.

Georgina gained national and international attention early in life by organizing a large-scale benefit music festival at the age of 10, which raised funds to build multiple playgrounds and sports fields for children affected by the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia. In 2021, she represented UN Women as a delegate at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

Her humanitarian and charitable efforts have earned her numerous national and international awards, including the prestigious International Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Award, Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), the International Award for Young People Gold Medal, an Honorary Medal from the Netherlands' Public Broadcasting Television Station, and recognition as one of Holland’s Next Top Lobbyists (Youngest of the top 3).

In 2023, Georgina was named by Forbes as one of the “Forbes 30 Under 30” honorees in the Media category. She was selected by a judging panel comprising the CEO of Financial Times John Ridding, marketing chiefs from TikTok and L’Oréal (Trevor Johnson and Asmita Dubey), and journalist Kúbra Gümüsay, highlighting her outstanding contributions to media and social impact.

In addition to her journalistic and entrepreneurial achievements, Georgina trained as a professional actress and has previously performed in film, television, theatre, commercials, and voiceover work from a young age. She is also an accomplished photographer, with her images published by outlets including Getty Images.

Georgina’s work is driven by a passion for empowerment through media, advancing gender equality, and fostering entrepreneurial and technological innovation. She is available for commission pieces, freelance writing, judging and panellist roles, as well as speaking engagements across TV, radio, panels, and corporate events. Georgina welcomes collaboration ideas spanning journalism, writing, voiceover/presenting, and performing arts.

For enquiries related to her work at Mashable or other projects, Georgina can be reached at georgina_booth@mashable.com or via social media.