Shannon joined the department of pediatrics in August of 2023. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Walsh University in North Canton, Oh.

Lauren is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Akron Children’s. She’s been practicing as a provider since 2019 and with Akron Children’s since 2013. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Lauren is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.