A passionate advocate for children experiencing developmental differences, Lori has spent most of her professional career at Aspire, where she has held a succession of clinical and leadership roles over the past 22 years. After serving as Executive Director beginning in 2016, Lori now serves as CEO, leading the organization’s strategic direction, operations, long-term planning, community partnerships, fundraising, and the development and implementation of new programs and initiatives. Under her leadership, Aspire has grown by more than 70 percent and expanded critical programming to meet the evolving needs of children and families across the North Shore.
Lori earned her Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Bay Path University, and a Bachelor of Science in Child Development from Wheelock College. She serves on the Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Strategic Planning Committee and is a member of the Lynn Education District Partnership.
