Currently, Lori serves as the Chief  School Food Operations Officer at the Chef Ann Foundation, where she leads efforts to transition school districts to scratch-cooked meal programs. She oversees the development of technical assistance curricula, strategic planning, and data-driven assessments to ensure school food professionals have the resources and support needed to provide high-quality, healthy meals to children. Lori is deeply committed to equity, sustainability, and fostering positive change in food systems nationwide.

Throughout her career, Lori has been recognized for her culinary excellence and leadership. Her accolades include being a national finalist in the Sutter Homes recipe contest, vegetarian recipe publications in Country Woman Magazine, and preparing private dinners for esteemed figures such as Lady Bird Johnson and family, the Clintons, and Buzz Aldrin, amongst others. Under her leadership, her programs have earned national recognition, including being named among the top school food programs in Texas.

Outside of work, Lori enjoys spending time outdoors, skateboarding, and exploring new culinary techniques in the kitchen.