Lora is a visionary founder, curator, and advocate reshaping the landscape of contemporary design through a range of influential artistic ventures. She is the co-founder of GLO Modern, a new experimental gallery platform, and the Female Design Council (FDC), the premier network for women in design, and an organization championing equity in the design industry. Through the FDC, she has launched pioneering programs such as the FDC Grant for Women Designers of Color, a free Mentor Match initiative, and the FDC at ICFF Awards, each fostering opportunity and visibility for underrepresented talent. She is also the founder of the award-winning gallery and design brand kinder MODERN.

Lora's curatorial work spans dozens of exhibitions and conversations, spotlighting hundreds of leading and emerging female contemporary designers and artists. She is a talentspotter, and is known for supporting creatives through exhibits, collaborations, commissions and more. Her own collections have been showcased at major international design fairs and acquired by institutions including the Brooklyn Museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the HBC Global Art Collection.

A recognized authority on design innovation and cultural evolution, Lora is a sought-after speaker and an advisory contributor to leading institutions and fairs such as the Museum of Arts and Design, RISD, SAIC, Intersect Art & Design, and Photo Fairs. Since 2018, she has served on the NYCxDesign Steering Committee, and her design contributions have earned her numerous honors, including the ASID ICFF Award, Apartment Therapy’s Changemaker Award, Architectural Digest’s Clever Award, and Interior Design Magazine’s Best of the Year Honoree. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Cultured, Whitewall, Surface, Dezeen, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Sight Unseen, Wallpaper*, Domus, Design Milk, Interior Design and many more.

She resides in lower Manhattan with her son, who continues to be her muse.