Lauren Marrone is a second year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science with a certificate in Pathokinesiology in Rehabilitation also from the University of Pittsburgh. Her professional interests include working in the field of pediatrics with a focus on children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. Specifically, Lauren aspires to work with, and advocate for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her career goals also including academic teaching in the field of pediatric physical therapy. 

Lauren has previous experience as the secretary and vice president of the University of Pittsburgh’s chapter of Best Buddies, a nationwide organization that pairs students with members of the community with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build friendships. She is currently a physical therapy representative to the Interprofessional Student Board which involves creating case conference events to promote interprofessional collaboration experiences for graduate students of all health professions.