About the Board
Lauren Bocox, Founder and President
Lauren Bocox founded The Endo Collective after experiencing firsthand the challenges of living with endometriosis and the overwhelming barriers many patients face when seeking specialized care. What began as a personal search for answers became a mission to ensure others would not have to navigate the same journey alone.
After years of debilitating symptoms, multiple surgeries, and ultimately traveling across Idaho to receive care from a fellowship-trained endometriosis excision specialist, Lauren recognized that her experience was not unique. As a Boise native, she saw how limited access to evidence-based treatment leaves many patients facing financial hardship, delayed care, and years of being dismissed or misunderstood.
Determined to create meaningful change, Lauren founded The Endo Collective to raise awareness, expand access to specialized care, and provide financial assistance for patients pursuing evidence-based treatment. She is passionate about empowering individuals with education, advocating for systemic improvements in women's healthcare, and building a community where patients and their families feel supported throughout every stage of their journey.
Professionally, Lauren works in the financial services industry, where she has developed experience in relationship management, operations, and strategic problem-solving. She previously worked in the nonprofit sector and has spent years volunteering with organizations dedicated to strengthening her local community. Her background in finance, nonprofit operations, fundraising, and organizational leadership provides a strong foundation for guiding The Endo Collective's growth and long-term sustainability.
Lauren believes that lasting change happens when advocacy is paired with action. She remains committed to ensuring that no one has to choose between financial stability and receiving the specialized care they deserve.
Christina Slaughter / Director
For generations, the women in Christina Slaughter’s family have lived with the devastating impact of endometriosis. When her daughter was diagnosed, it was not unfamiliar territory—it was the continuation of a cycle she had already witnessed firsthand. Decades earlier, Christina’s sister was advised to undergo a hysterectomy before reaching adulthood, and years later, many patients are still being offered the same limited options while enduring years of dismissal, misdiagnosis, and untreated pain.
That experience fuels Christina’s passion for advocacy and education through The Endo Collective. She believes individuals living with endometriosis deserve to be heard, believed, and given access to evidence-based medical care without having to fight the system alone. Through awareness, advocacy, and financial support initiatives, she is committed to helping create meaningful change for patients and families affected by the disease.
Christina is a graduate of Boise State University with a degree in Communication and Media Studies, emphasizing Relational and Organizational Studies. She currently serves as a Project Specialist with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, where she works to support the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans.
Throughout her career, Christina has held leadership, management, and training roles with organizations including Amazon, DIRECTV, Micron Technology, and The E.W. Scripps Company. She has also collaborated with numerous nonprofit organizations, including Junior Achievement of Idaho, United Way, Toys for Tots, and Women’s and Children’s Alliance.
Her previous nonprofit experience includes supporting operations and strategic initiatives for the Idaho Technology Council, where she helped coordinate statewide technology events, member engagement initiatives, and organizational projects.
AJ Bocox / Director
For AJ Bocox, the mission behind The Endo Collective is deeply personal. He has witnessed firsthand the physical, emotional, and financial toll endometriosis can take—not only on patients, but on entire families. Walking alongside his wife through multiple surgeries, medical trauma, and the long search for answers exposed the gaps in awareness, support, and access to specialized care that so many individuals face every day.
AJ joined The Endo Collective to help advocate for greater awareness, expanded access to evidence-based treatment, and stronger support systems for those navigating life with endometriosis. He is especially passionate about recognizing the broader impact the disease has on partners, families, and caregivers, believing that no one should have to navigate the journey alone.
AJ is an entrepreneur with a professional background in marketing, media, and creative strategy. He has owned and operated multiple businesses and previously served as a Media Director within the nonprofit sector. His experience leading branding, content development, and marketing initiatives brings valuable creative and operational insight to The Endo Collective’s mission and outreach efforts.
Combined with his personal experience supporting a loved one through endometriosis, AJ brings both professional expertise and heartfelt advocacy to The Endo Collective’s board.
Ashley DeRoche / Director
Ashley DeRoche is passionate about serving others and strengthening communities through compassion, connection, and practical support. Her involvement with The Endo Collective was inspired by her close friendship with founder Lauren Bocox and witnessing firsthand the challenges individuals and families face while navigating endometriosis. Seeing both the impact of the disease and the need for greater awareness, access, and support motivated Ashley to join the organization’s Board of Directors.
Ashley believes every person living with endometriosis deserves access to quality care, reliable information, and a supportive community. She is honored to help advance The Endo Collective’s mission of raising awareness, expanding access, and empowering individuals through education, advocacy, and financial assistance for evidence-based medical care.
A Texas native, Ashley relocated to Idaho with her husband, Christopher, in 2021 and quickly embraced the community and opportunities the state has to offer. She brings more than 20 years of experience in childcare and education, with professional experience spanning private childcare, preschool administration, higher education support, and project coordination within the construction industry.
In addition to her professional experience, Ashley is deeply committed to volunteerism and community outreach. She actively serves with True Hope Church and has participated in humanitarian and nonprofit efforts through The Bucket Ministry. Her heart for service and dedication to helping others make her a valuable advocate for individuals and families impacted by endometriosis.
Ashley and her husband share their home with their beloved dogs, Lucy and Nelli, and remain committed to supporting causes that create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of others.