Lauren was born and raised in Waipahu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. She is currently attending SOU as an undergrad, pursuing a major in psychology and a minor in early childhood development. Although this is only her second year at SOU, she comes to the Alumni Association board as a student representative. Coming from a small private school in Hawaii, her experience at SOU has been filled with a lot of different activities and opportunities, shaping her into being a role model for younger students.