Lauren Metters graduated from UVA in 2025, with degrees in History and Religious Studies and a minor in Middle East studies. She took many Jewish studies courses across departments, but particularly enjoyed studying Israel/Palestine and Post-Holocaust theology. While at UVA, she also learned Modern Hebrew. She completed a Religious Studies Distinguished Majors Program honors thesis on how Catholic Mariology engages Jewish resources and traditions. Lauren is particularly committed to inter-religious dialogue and reconciliation, and endeavored to engage the Jewish Studies program with that in mind.