Lauren Ortiz is a 27-year-old cystic fibrosis patient. In years past she has served on numerous workgroups and been a panel speaker for various CF Foundation virtual events and was thrilled to be chosen as a co-chair for this year's FamilyCon! Lauren has a passion for encouraging and uplifting those living with CF and their families. In addition, she has a passion for educating those who are unfamiliar with CF, and hopes through sharing her story she can inspire others to overcome their own obstacles and begin living life more abundantly. Lauren lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, Michael, and their two fur babies, Archie and Sadie. She enjoys spending her free time binge-watching “How I Met Your Mother” and spending time with her family and friends. You can connect with Lauren on Instagram @lauren.g.ortiz or Facebook.