Originally from south Alabama, Lauren earned a BA in Early Childhood Education from Covenant College before getting married and settling in Birmingham, AL.  She served as an administrative assistant at a large church there for 7 years.  After relocating to Atlanta, Lauren stayed home with their two children, Sam and Abby, for several years before becoming a part of the CAA family and eventually joining the CAA staff.  Their family lives in Smyrna, where Lauren is active in volunteering at children’s ministry at church.