For the last 10 years, Lauren has been passionate about optimizing wellness by integrating preventative primary health care and research. As a nurse practitioner studying the gut microbiome of preterm infants in her PhD program, she discovered that babies who weren't being given breast milk were suffering fatal complications. She wanted to find a solution that would give all babies the ability to have breast milk, and support prolonged breastfeeding. By designing a bottle that offers seamless continuity between breast and nourishing with pumped milk, The Natural Nipple hopes to empower parents with nature's first life vaccine (breastmilk), promote bonding, and improve the health of families around the world.

As an Allied Health in Medical Sciences major with a minor in Business​, Katelyn was eager to join The Natural Nipple's team over two years ago as an intern. ​The experience engaging with key clinical partners transformed her career goals entirely when she realized the impact she could make improving healthcare with our company. She is passionate about bringing an innovative solution to the market that makes breastfeeding easier, and the long term health benefits that become accessible to families. Involved in building the brand from the ground up, Katelyn has become an integral part of our team and effective leader that empowers our Marketing and Public relations interns at The University of Tampa.