Lauren is a nurse practitioner with a doctorate in nursing practice (D.N.P.). She received her undergraduate degree in Arkansas and her master's and doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. 

She is originally from Kansas and landed in Portland in 2016, via Arkansas and South Carolina. Her professional background consists of experience in intensive care, emergency, post-surgical, and cardiac care. She spends her time outside of work with her husband and two children. Lauren enjoys baking, home DIY and sports in her spare time.