Lauren earned her undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in Spanish from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. While at Villanova, she worked as an EMT and served on the executive board of the campus EMS agency. These experiences fostered her interest in the brain and her commitment to caring for patients in critical need. Dedicated to improving access to care, Lauren has volunteered at free clinics and taught CPR to young parents in underserved communities. As a neurological surgery PA, she is committed to delivering compassionate and high-quality care to her patients and their families.