Graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2007 and commissioned as an Infantry Officer. After joining the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division he served as a Mortar Platoon Leader, a Light Infantry Company Executive Officer deployed to OIF, and as the assistant Battalion Operation Officer. In between these assignments Lauren twice represented the 1st Infantry Division at the U.S. Army Best Ranger Competition. Most recently Lauren was assigned to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Lauren is a member of Harvard Law School, class of 2015.