Lauren has lived in Wallowa county since 2015, having moved from Phoenix, AZ for a major change of scenery. She is a classical oboist, and has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in performance, and completed her veterinary technician schooling in Fall 2024. She worked at the Phoenix Zoo as a horse-back riding instructor before moving here. Lauren has been a technician with Double Arrow since April 2020, serving as lead technician since 2024. When not working or performing, Lauren enjoys hiking and hanging out with her husband, their two kid Asa and Aria, and their dog Olive.