Lori is an engineer, designer, author and mama of two kids who love to read. Lori is the founder of Hikina Designs, whose mission is to create fun and engaging educational resources for Hawai'i's families, educators and communities through collaboration.

Lori was born and raised in Hawai'i, with a love for nature, education, art and STEM. She enjoys playing in the ocean whether it's surfing, paddling, or splashing with her kiddos.