Beginning last December, Lauren is the newest addition to the CDC staff.  While Lauren will be a Pittsburgher for life, she graduated from James Madison University in May and quickly made her way to the altar in September.  With an undergraduate degree in Public Administration and Criminal Justice, Lauren contemplated various career paths in federal and local law enforcement.  It was not until her senior year of college that she finally decided that although her studies in criminal justice were fascinating, she wanted to go on to work in Higher Education.  Lauren gained valuable leadership and computer skills through her various positions at JMU in the student union and dining services.  Lauren enjoys working in Student Development and hopes to return part-time to graduate school in the fall to get her Masters in Higher Education.  Lauren also plans to continue her education by traveling extensively in the future.

When not at work, Lauren likes to watch reality TV, go to the gym, and cook.  Steelers football and Grey’s Anatomy top her list.  Lauren has two dogs, Zoe (border collie and beagle mix) and Harriett (all American bull dog), who wait patiently for Lauren to come home each day so they all can play!