PERSONAL: Raised and lived in New Jersey for over 38 years. Lori is a former Health and Physical Education teacher, K-12th grade. She was a stay-at-home mom for fourteen years with three children. Her daughter, Alyssa, was tragically killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. She has been married to Dr. Ilan Alhadeff for 20 years and is a community and safety advocate.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education and a Master of Arts in Education from Gratz College.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: State of New Jersey certification in Health and Physical Education and State of New York certification in Health and Physical Education.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Employed for four years at Union Township School in Hampton, New Jersey, where she coached volleyball, cheerleading and softball. Employed one year at Windward School as a Health and Physical Education teacher for children with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. She also coached cheerleading. Elected to The School Board of Broward County, Florida in 2018 to serve as District 4 Board Member.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: President of a 501(c)(3), a national nonprofit organization "Make Our Schools Safe" dedicated to protecting students and teachers at school.