Lauren grew up dancing as a big Texas cheerleader and dancer serving as both Cheer Captain and Senior Lieutenant of the Cougar Stars Drill Team. Lauren loved dancing under the Texan Friday night lights with packed arenas in America's most iconic HS stadiums, NRG, and The Alamo Dome. Lauren has performed for a Rockets halftime, McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade, and as an opening for hit pop artist Jay Sean. 

Lauren graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2023 where she got her B.S. in HOD (Human & Organizational Development) and Environmental Sociology. Throughout all four years at Vandy, she continued her passion for dance, assuming the roles of both Vice President and President of her dance team. A committed leader and leadership minor, Lauren loves teaching leadership skills within all dance/cheer/acro classes she teaches.