Born and raised in Eagan, Minnesota, Lauren found her love for OT through working as a personal care assistant for 8 years. Throughout her undergrad at Iowa State University, she solidified her love for working with children while working at summer camps and volunteering at Girls on the Run. Lauren then went on to the University of Minnesota and received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy. She has experience working in an ABA clinic and a pediatric outpatient clinic in Minnesota. She loves working alongside families and helping children reach their fullest potential. Lauren recently moved to the Triangle area with her high school sweetheart. In her free time she loves baking, doing pilates, reading, walking her dog Rupert, and exploring new restaurants with her husband.