A native New Yorker, turned Jersey girl, Lauren lives with her husband, two boys, and two dogs. Lauren graduated with a BA from the University of Vermont, then continued her studies at the Neighborhood Playhouse, the People's Improv Theater, and various other acting classes in NYC. Lauren is an accomplished voice over and theater actor. She is most well known for her role as Young Barb on the hit Netflix series, Orange is the New Black. In addition to acting, Lauren is a well established and renowned yoga instructor. She created the Yoga for Alex event in honor of her brother, and was awarded the Community Ambassador of Hope award by the Hope for Depression Research Foundation in 2018.