INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Lauren Amore

Lauren Amore’s path to nursing has been both purposeful and deeply personal. With a foundation in business and healthcare leadership, Lauren began her journey with an MBA in Healthcare Management from WGU, followed by her MSN from Marquette University and a post-master’s certificate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care from Purdue University Global. She is currently completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Chatham University, while holding a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certificate from Benedictine University. Her career spans hospice, med-surg, and lactation care, all driven by a calling to serve underserved communities with dignity, innovation, and a commitment to health equity.

Building Care Systems for Communities in Need

Lauren is the co-founder of Humble Helper, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families through transitions and loss, and the founder of Amoremedix, a nurse-led mobile and telehealth primary care clinic designed to deliver healthcare directly to those who need it most. Through these initiatives, she has championed accessible, community rooted healthcare models that prioritize compassion and equity. Her work reflects a belief that care must meet people where they are: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Lauren’s commitment is grounded not only in her clinical and academic achievements but also in her deep values, reinforced by her PhD and ThD earned through seminary studies. These degrees have shaped her approach to spiritual care, justice, and holistic nursing leadership.

A Life of Service, Advocacy, and Healing

Lauren’s impact extends beyond her professional endeavors. Inspired by her wife, a financial therapist supporting families navigating trauma and special needs, Lauren embraces advocacy and healing in every facet of her life. Together, they are building lives centered on service, resilience, and empowerment. Whether mentoring the next generation of nurses, caring for patients, or riding her motorcycle to reflect after a long day, Lauren remains grounded by a profound belief in the sacredness of nursing and in the resilience of those she serves.

The Illinois Nurses Foundation proudly celebrates Lauren Amore as a 2025 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader, honoring her dedication to health equity, innovative care delivery, and the advancement of nursing as both a profession and a calling.

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