Lori is a graduate of Southern Marin Bible Institute with her Bachelors of Arts degree in Biblical Studies and Faith International Seminary in Tacoma, Washington with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Leadership.
 
Lori severs as the assistant pastor of Praises of Zion Baptist Church of Clearlake, California where her husband is the senior pastor.  She is actively working in administration and gives direction to the music department and ministerial team.

Lori has worked in the Bay Area Baptist District Association and the California State Baptist Convention.  She has served as the assistant to the Moderator of the Bay Area Baptist District Association.  Lori has also had the privilege to be the first and to date, the only woman president of the California State Baptist Convention Young Adult Auxiliary.

As she is reflective on her life, it is evident the hand of God has led and guided her thus far.  She praises God for his intervention and his blessings upon her life.  She is willing to be used by God, however He sees fit.