Lori began working in UWG's Ingram Library in 2012. Before UWG, Lori taught high school French, as well as American Literature. Prior to teaching, Lori worked for Auburn University Libraries for several years while working on her M.Ed in Foreign Language Education. Her master's ethographic study explored differences in perception and practice of religion in France and the United States. She spent a year abroad in France as a Rotary Cultural Ambassadorial Scholar from 2005-2006. 

Lori is Ingram Library's copy cataloger, as well as the facilitator for Ingram Library's student book club. Lori's community outreach includes volunteering with the Carroll County Animal Shelter and singing with the Carroll County Community Chorus.