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Lori's extensive non-profit work began at the Pregnancy Resource Center in Pittsburgh, PA as Executive Director over 22 years ago. During that time, she co-authored the center’s sexual risk avoidance curriculum, and that center won multiple awards under her leadership. In 2014, the Pregnancy Resource Center joined the Human Coalition, where Lori became the National Director of Client Services. In 2020, Lori became the National Director of Training & Education, where she worked with the Human Coalition staff to improve the effectiveness of care they provide to clients around the country. She also trained pregnancy resource centers nationally, working with them to implement new programs and enhance the quality of care they provide to women and families.

Lori continued the work of training and educating nonprofits in 2021 with Life on Belay. Together, they were able to assist nonprofits by helping them to develop strategies, tools, processes, and resources to better reach and serve families within their communities. 

From 2004-2016, Lori visited Kenya ten times on mission trips with her church. After her first trip, her heart was moved mightily as her teams worked to teach abstinence education and HIV prevention in the schools, plant and build new churches, host food outreaches, drill water wells, provide care through medical clinics, and more. Lori is excited about this chapter of her life working with Naomi’s Village and feels she is fulfilling God’s plan. Lori is married to Bryan, and together they have six children and seven grandchildren.

Contact: Lori@naomisvillage.org

Megan is originally from Dixon, Illinois, and has 17 years of experience working with organizations like ACTION Zambia and Arise Africa, where she worked in Zambia as Country Director. Her portfolio includes orphan care, child sponsorship, curriculum development, organizational infrastructure building, construction, and organizational leadership.

Megan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Voice Performance from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, and a Certificate in Professional Executive Coaching and Consultation from the Townsend Institute of Concordia University. 

Megan’s affinity for missions ignited in her youth, serving with Teen Missions International in Gibraltar and Zimbabwe, and World Gospel Outreach in Honduras. Her passion and dedication for nurturing and enhancing the abilities of budding leaders in Africa led Megan to her role with Naomi’s Village.

In her free time, Megan enjoys lengthy walks with her husband, Mark, and their dogs, Mukwa and Malasha.

Contact: megan@naomisvillage.org

Allie graduated from Anderson University with a B.A. in Public Relations & Marketing. She has nearly 2 years of prior experience in Marketing with nonprofits. Spending the summer of 2021 at Naomi’s Village opened her eyes and heart to a God-given desire from years before, that much of her heart belongs in Kenya. With a passion for writing, serving in the stateside office to represent the remarkable children she considers family is a perfect fit.

A lover of all things yellow, an early morning french press, saying hello to every person she passes, a window seat on a long plane ride, and tight hugs - she pursues joy in every corner of her life.

Contact: allison@naomisvillage.org

Maddie graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a B.B.A in Management and Marketing in May of 2022. She first visited Naomi's Village in the summer of 2018 and every aspect of the trip captured her heart, from the kids to the culture. Returning twice more, she discovered a deep desire to work with Naomi's Village in some capacity. She longs to spread the joy and positivity she experienced in Kenya with everyone she encounters. Maddie has a love for all things autumn, a breezy walk with her dogs, three-wick candles, and an intense game of cards. She tries to be present in each and every moment.

Contact: maddie@naomisvillage.org

Maddy Ray graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and a Masters in Nonprofit Management in May of 2023. She has traveled all over the world on international mission trips, and joins us with a shared calling to work with and for vulnerable children. Maddy loves iced coffee, reading, ducks, and Taylor Swift.

Contact: maddyray@naomisvillage.org