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Voters elected Lori to office as an Abington Township
Commissioner in 2005, an election she won against a 24-year
incumbent. In both her election campaign and her work as an
elected official, Lori has emphasized the need for
revitalization in the business communities throughout
Abington. With that in mind, she has been an active member of
several revitalization and economic development committees and
has sponsored successful street fairs to increase foot traffic
in the Roslyn business district. In addition, she is deeply
concerned about transparency in our local government, and has
been a major force in the push to televise Township
Commissioners’ meetings.
Born in Philadelphia, Lori has lived in Montgomery County for
almost 20 years. She and her partner, Linda, are proud to be
homeowners in Roslyn Valley. Lori earned a bachelor’s degree
from Kutztown University, followed by a master’s degree from
Lehigh University in Social Relations. With a focus on giving
a “hand up” to those most vulnerable in our community,
Lori has dedicated herself to helping people in need.
Living this core value, Lori was part of a team that created
the POWER Program at Montgomery County Community College, a
career-counseling program for people with mental illness. With
over 20 years of experience in social services, Lori is also
now able to share her knowledge as a part-time faculty member
at both Montgomery County Community College and Penn State
Abington. Lori
has an outstanding record as a community volunteer and
activist, and she is now teaching tomorrow’s workforce about
the impact and resolution of social problems in their own
community.
Lori is energizing both her neighborhood and the township with
her spirit, her dedication, and her ability to get things
done. She will continue to fight for the rights and concerns
of Abington’s citizens throughout her tenure as a Township
Commissioner.
Update...
May 7, 2008,
Blue Bell/Pottstown, Pa.—In an effort to celebrate
innovation and excellence, Montgomery County Community College
held its third annual Innovation of the Year recognition event
based on criteria from the League for Innovation in the
Community College. The recipient of the College’s Innovation
of the Year designation is then forwarded to the League for
Innovation for national recognition. The award is designed to
recognize faculty and staff who have designed and implemented
a significant innovation at their institution. Criteria for
selection include quality, efficiency, cost effectiveness,
replication, creativity and timeliness.
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