Lauren holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Spring Arbor University and a master’s degree in Higher Education from Geneva College. She loves working with college students helping them dream big, discover their passions, and create a memorable college experience. She desires to equip students along their journey.

Before coming to Calvin University, Lauren was an Area Director of first-year students at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL, she traveled the world through Adventures in Mission’s World Race, and was the Associate Director of Admissions at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, MI.

Lauren loves to travel. Some of her favorite places she has visited include (but are not limited to): Italy, Kenya, Guatemala, Peru, and New Zealand. Her home and office have been curated with treasures from her travels. In September 2020 Lauren gave birth to her son and while she hasn’t done as much traveling since then, she adores being Levi’s mama and spending time with him and her husband in their hometown of Grand Rapids, MI. Lauren also loves a good coffee shop, treasuring hunting at flea markets, and trying her hand at watercolor.