Lauren grew up in San Diego, California, and moved to Phoenix in 2008. She graduated with a B.S in Communication from Arizona State University then moved to Washington state where she began her career in healthcare. After 4 years in the Pacific Northwest, she decided to return to the sunshine with her husband, Nate.
Lauren began working at the Research Institute in November of 2021 as an Administrative Assistant. Working closely with the Oncologists, she took an interest in clinical trials and decided to pursue the role of a Research Data Coordinator. Since then, Lauren has worked mostly on Pancreatic and Uveal Melanoma trials, and specializes in the Early Protection Program and IITs.
On her days off, she spends most of her time outside or playing with her two boys.