LORI COOMES was the Director of Operations for Camp of Dreams from 2005 to 2010. Lori is currently the Director of Student Services for Bronzeville Lighthouse Charter School. Prior to working with Camp of Dreams, Lori taught sixth grade at Ella Flagg Young Elementary school in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Lori received her B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of New England and her A.M. in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. Lori volunteers with Starlight Children's Foundation to assist with special events.