Lori Mellinger

Lori Mellinger, a former newspaper writer from East Texas, found herself facing prison time after a period of addiction and mental health struggles. While incarcerated, she discovered her true calling: to guide and support women in similar circumstances on their journey to freedom.

Lori has extensive experience in the non-profit sector, specializing in reentry and addressing the obstacles and barriers that come with it. She leverages both her professional training and her lived experience to empower and assist women as they rebuild their lives. She is also a JustLeadershipUSA Leading with Conviction™ (LwC) graduate.