Lauren is from Laramie, Wyoming. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in physiology and a minor in honors. After graduating, she attended Shepherds Theological Seminary and received her Master of Theological Studies. Lauren’s passion for medicine developed in middle school as she traveled internationally on medical mission trips. She loves rural and international medicine and is currently interested in the field of family medicine, though she is excited to explore a variety of medical specialties. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, traveling, and buying plants.