Lauren’s hometown is Florissant, MO, and she attended high school at McCluer North. In high school, Lauren played volleyball and was on the varsity swim team and her senior year she was swim team captain. Lauren says she joined Alpha Xi Delta because she wanted to get involved at UMSL. She loves Greek life and all the fun activities it offers. Lauren has held the offices of Social Chair, Song Leader, and Alumnae Relations in the chapter.