Lauren is a Panama City native who graduated from Bay High School before moving to Tallahassee, FL in 2008. There she graduated from Florida State University in 2012 and again in 2014 with a master’s degree in sport management. After graduation, Lauren began working for Florida State University’s University Relations, a department of the President’s Office, as an Event Coordinator. Following her role at University Relations, Lauren served as the Program Coordinator for the Risk Management and Insurance Department at FSU’s College of Business. Lauren moved home to Panama City in the Fall of 2021 after accepting her role with the Gulf Coast State College Foundation.