 After leaving skating because of a stress injury she completed a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies at the University of Waterloo, a Master's degree from Ryerson University and is currently working on her PhD from the University of Toronto and focusing on sport communication and intervention programming for university athletes.She was assistant coach for the Ryerson University ice skating team in 2011/2012 and will be acting head coach for the 2012/2013 year.Lauren is the sister of former NHL (and current KHL) player Kyle Wilson (ice hockey).