Lori has been a leader in community development for 30 years but what she has accomplished in the last few years is an example of exemplarily leadership for improving an industry and its businesses. Awarded the Outstanding Contribution to the Tourism Industry in NSW in 2023, she has contributed thousands of voluntary hours and held positions of influence enabling major community action and tourism infrastructure that has benefited the Sydney and regional areas of NSW. In late 2023 she was voted in as Chair of the NSW Tourism Industry Council, at a time the tourism industry needed leadership and a voice to encourage collaboration, Lori led the formation of the NSW Tourism Association with 9 other industry leaders to consolidate voice, increase advocacy and securing a better visitor economy in NSW. She is also Chair of Western Sydney Moving which became a Charity in late 2024 and is in her 5th year of leading Outdoors NSW & ACT as the voice for the Outdoor Industry, activating more healthier, resilient and connected communities. In a federal capacity she is the Secretary and Director of the Outdoor Council of Australia.

Lauren is a strategic research and policy communications professional with experience across a range of sectors and a passion for social equity, especially highlighting enviro-spatial impacts on health and social determinants. She has a background in the social services and justice sectors and brings a range of experience to the Dialogue team. As the Head of the Dialogue’s Policy team, Lauren shapes the Dialogue's policy and thought leadership agenda, and provides analysis and insights on the key trends and stakeholder priorities that influence Greater Western Sydney as a region. Lauren serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the Western Sydney Moving board, championing work that aims to reduce inequity and inactivity across the region. She also looks to support this aim in her local area by coaching netball with the view of encouraging girls to continue playing sport by fostering confidence and a lifelong love of the sport.