Lori Thiel

Lori Thiel has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Lori is currently the Co-founder & CEO of WEALTHAWK since July 2021. Prior to that, they held various roles at the League of Women Voters, including Vice President from June 2017 to July 2021 and President from June 2017 to July 2021. During their time with the League of Women Voters, they restructured systems and protocols, upgraded technologies and social outreach, and increased membership and attendance at League events. Lori also played a key role in drafting and promoting legislation, coordinating voter registration and turnout strategies, and enhancing the organization's communication practices.

Lori also worked as the Director at the League of Women Voters of California from July 2019 to July 2021, where they provided strategic leadership and oversaw organizational performance.

Before their involvement with the League of Women Voters, Lori was the Founder & Executive Director of Advisor of the Year, a nonprofit organization, from June 2015 to November 2018. Lori generated opportunities for M&A transactions for clients and organized educational events benefiting the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology. Additionally, they served as the Marketing Communications Special Project Manager at Advisor of the Year from June 2015 to November 2015, where they managed branding, community outreach, media relations, and event planning.

Prior to their nonprofit work, Lori worked as an Independent Consultant in Marketing & Communications from March 2010 to December 2017. Lori helped clients manage their brand, content, and community outreach and worked with various organizations such as BNY Mellon, La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology, and American Academy of Marital Lawyers.

Lori's earlier experience includes founding and serving as the COO of 951 Media, where they guided corporate branding and generated business development materials from an unspecified start date in 2002 to 2010. Lori also worked as a Sr. Account Supervisor at PR Associates in Detroit from an unspecified start date in 1995 to 1999, where they developed and executed complex communications strategies for an automotive industry consortium.

Lori's career began at Honeywell Inc. in Southfield, MI as an Internal Communications Manager from January 1994 to September 1995, where they managed global employee communications. Lori also worked as a Communications Manager at Bank of America from January 1991 to January 1993, handling internal and external communications materials.

Lori's earliest recorded role was as a Marketing and Production Coordinator at Times Publishing Co from January 1987 to January 1989.

Overall, Lori Thiel has a rich and diverse work experience that includes roles in leadership, strategic planning, communications, and marketing in various industries.

Lori Thiel's education history consists of two significant periods. In 1987, they pursued their master's studies at the University of South Carolina-Columbia, focusing on Literature. Their studies at this institution lasted until 1989. In 2022, Lori Thiel attended the Founder Institute, where they participated in a Business Accelerator program. The specific field of study during their experience at the Founder Institute is undisclosed.