Lori Barr

Lori Barr is the co-founder of Raise The Barr. Her life experiences have included attainment of both post-secondary and post-graduate degrees, while raising her sons alone and working for hourly wages, and ultimately earning a salary with a family sustaining wage. While a young single mother she experienced the need for public assistance and WIC, and has been involved with the criminal justice system. These experiences have shaped her desire to pursue a more just and equitable system that supports low-income families, and students with dependents who rely on systems to dismantle barriers that lead to thriving individuals, families, and communities. Lori spent over 20 years in public and private education serving in multiple roles that ultimately led to executive positions overseeing operations and strategic planning/development of programs and Human Resources.