Lauren Sheppard

Biography

Lauren was born in Wichita Falls, Texas.  She joined the Texas Army National Guard in 2008 while still in high school, graduating in 2009 with her CNA certification.  In 2012, she felt led to Belmont and moved to Nashville, where she also joined the Tennessee National Guard.  As a student, she worked in campus security as a dispatcher.  Lauren graduated in 2015 with her B. S. in Biology and transitioned to the position of patrol officer where she now has the opportunity to interact with - and hopefully brighten the day - of people all across campus.  With a lifelong affection for virtually any animal, Lauren loves the Belmont community almost as much as every dog she encounters.  When she's off-duty, you'll most likely be able to catch her in Wednesday night's zumba class or somewhere sharing her love of music through a song!