Lauren is a climate and social justice activist as well as an Accessible Yoga Instructor. She currently attends Maharishi International University pursuing a B.A. in Liberal Studies with an emphasis on Sustainable and Regenerative Living. She has been a volunteer in her community bringing accessible yoga and food access to underserved communities and has recently started a local food distribution to the unhoused community in her neighborhood. She is passionate about climate action and alleviating food insecurity. She believes that there is empowerment and community building through the radical act of growing your own food.

Lauren is also a certified Intermediate Herbalist with a Permaculture Design Certificate and in her spare time enjoys creating herbal remedies and working in her permaculture garden. She especially enjoys spending time with her two children, her partner, and 5 rescue animals.