Laurel was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming and earned a degree in Physiology from the University of Wyoming with minors in Statistics and Neuroscience. She is currently considering pediatrics and has a special interest in endocrinology. Her diagnosis of type 1 diabetes at age 11 was a turning point that changed her interests and formed her passion for medicine. Her favorite time of year is summer for backpacking with family in the beautiful Wyoming mountain ranges. Laurel looks forward to working in Wyoming as a physician.