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Lori Hoffner
Lori A. Hoffner has been offering training for positive youth development, community networking and organizational relationship building since 1997 and has spoken nationally regarding youth program development, employment, and staff engagement as well as multiple community issues. For 11 years, Hoffner was the Executive Director of PACCT, a small non-profit in Jefferson County, Colo., an organization dedicated to the success of youth and community. In addition, as a former elected official, Hoffner understands the nuances of an invested community and how they impact the “bottom line.”
Following the tragic shootings at Columbine High School, Hoffner, through her leadership with PACCT was invited to help with the creation of Columbine Connections Resource Center, a community center dedicated to the healing of those impacted along with SHOUTS, a teen drop-in center for the youth of the community. She worked closely with leaders from mental health organizations, the school district, local law enforcement and park and recreation agencies. Hoffner is highly regarded as a network agent for community collaborations.
Hoffner earned her B.A. in Psychology and is a member of the Jefferson Foundation Board of Directors. Her experience in a variety of community roles has provided her with a wide range of situations where a unique set of strategies were required to address the issue(s) at hand. These experiences led to the development of Supporting CommUnity giving Hoffner the opportunity to share her message and successes with communities and organizations nationwide.
Hoffner specializes in positive community, program and relationship development. Her trainings can take you, your staff and your organization to the next level, helping you become the organization you want it to be.
Hoffner has a great deal of fun with her audiences, engaging them in thought provoking exercises and encouraging intentional positive practices every day within their organizations. She also provides training to adults and youth surrounding the issue of suicide prevention and intervention and is an ASIST Certified Trainer and SafeTALK Master Trainer.
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