Lauren is the Faith Development Specialist and a Congregational Life Consultant with the UUA MidAmerica Regional Staff. They are an Advanced Level Credentialed Religious Educator who is passionate about growing interdependent, joyful, justice-seeking, liberating communities for people of all ages and diverse identities. Lauren lives in Minneapolis, MN with her long-time beloved, Allison. They have two young adult sons. In her free time, Lauren enjoys a spiritual practice of walking in whatever weather each day brings.