Lauren was born and raised in Penn Yan, N.Y. She has been married to Alan "Herbie" Snyder for 48 years. They have two daughters, Jennie and Bethany, both of whom live in Penn Yan. Lauren is a graduate of Penn Yan Academy, the University of Buffalo (RN, BSN) and SUNY Brockport (MPA). She was employed at Yates County Public Health for 33 years, 28 years as Director. Following retirement from Public Health, Lauren worked for 6 years as Part-time Coordinator for the S2AY Rural Health Network on a Neighborhood Health Status Improvement project in Dundee. Now, in full retirement, Lauren enjoys volunteering for a variety of organizations that serve the Yates County community. Lauren has served as a member of Clinton Crest Manor's Board of Directors since 2016.