Lori M. Email & Phone Number

With over three decades of expertise in crafting intelligent strategy and public policy, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. I've successfully owned and operated two certified Women-Owned Diversified Small Business (WBENC) consumer insights focus group facilities, offering comprehensive qualitative and quantitative research services, along with a fully-staffed field service division.As a trained moderator, qualitative and quantitative analyst, and innovation specialist, I excel in guiding teams towards sound decision-making and implementing cost-effective marketing solutions. My vertical expertise spans healthcare and health systems, financial institutions, and strategic community planning. I fearlessly pursue and secure Federal, State, and Local government contracts, leading multiple-methodology projects in strategic planning, health and human services, banking and securities, and workers compensation initiatives.Having led a research team for a national advertising agency with global clients and multi-million-dollar budgets, I've leveraged data to empower clients in launching successful, fact-based marketing programs and achieving significant market share growth. I've been a featured speaker at global events, presenting on a proprietary ethnographic research program I developed and maintain. Additionally, I'm recognized as an expert consultant in the psychographics of older adults by various public and private entities.As the proprietor of two premier event facilities in the Harrisburg, PA market—The Event Cafe in New Cumberland, PA, and Sanctuary on the Susquehanna in Mid-Town Harrisburg—I drive exceptional experiences through strategic planning, business development, and flawless event execution.In my role as Founder and Chairman of the Board for Carly's Hope, a 501(c)(3) non-profit adoption support foundation, I oversee and lead the strategic direction of the organization. This involves ensuring alignment with its mission and objectives, presiding over working board meetings, collaborating with fellow board members to make informed decisions, and providing guidance on policies and initiatives.Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Community and Economic Development at the Pennsylvania State University, I am committed to continuous learning and contributing to the betterment of communities.

Listed skills include Market Research, Strategy, Focus Groups, Marketing Research, and 13 others.

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  Managing Partner

  The Sanctuary

  New Cumberland, Pa, Us