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Lori’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Social Work (University of Calgary) and a Masters of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Health Promotion (Boise State University). She has worked in the health promotion field since 1986. This was the year the World Health Organization completed the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, the seminal document that has guided her work throughout her career.

In 2004 Lori decided to become an independent consultant. Prior to this she worked in management positions with Alberta regional health authorities leading teams of Health Promotion professionals and Public Health/Population Health research and evaluation associates in exploring ways to effectively plan, implement and evaluate programs. Her career in Health Promotion began as Coordinator for a multi-site hospital-based health information centre.

Her keen interest and expertise in population health and health promotion research and evaluation has led her to consult on programs and studies to increase understanding of the determinants of health and community health development.

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