About Her
Passionate and Dedicated
About Her
Lorene is a small business owner and published author. She has work recorded and shelved in The Library of Congress. Her books earned notoriety in many counttries even experiencing sell outs in independent bookstores around the world. Lorene has been recognized by two sitting Presidents, a Governor, and two mayors for her time given in volunteer work at a local, state and national level.
She was representing her hometown and state as a finalist in a national pageant while still in elementary school. Lorene was writing music for a major record label at seventeen. Lorene was working in her student government by the fourth grade and still found in student government work as a voting senator in her college’s school senate while obtaining her bachelor’s degree. Her work did not stop after college. She has been awarded tributes for her work at the national level in American politics and has served on a presidential committee and earned her lifetime achievement award solidifying her dedication and passion for her country. Lorene also holds four CPR Saves from her work as an EMT.
When Lorene is not busy in volunteer work or spending time in her hobbies, she is working mostly on brand development and special events. She has been described as a “bipartisan writer, crafter, and stationer who makes friends with both sides.” Lorene has been crafting her entire life beginning with her grandmother who lived in her home after the death of her grandfather.
Lorene earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. She also holds a Master of Arts degree from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. She earned a certificate in Sales and Marketing from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Lorene has lectured and been an active participant helping in the development of certificate programs for higher learning in crafting and machinery. Lorene credits her father’s passion and education in machinery and her crafting history with her grandmother for her passion in hands on learning.