LORI L. DIEROLF, PRESIDENT/OWNER

With more than thirty years' experience in long-term care, Lori L. Dierolf deeply understands the challenges we face in the healthcare industry today! Her years working in human resources and as an administrator have taught her - sometimes the hard way - what makes an effective leader and an effective communicator. Her experience working with individuals living with dementia also enables her to effectively train others about making connections and understanding the behaviors of the disease. Lori is the author of two books written specifically for long-term care professionals, “Set the Course: Best HR Practices for Long-Term Care Leaders” and “Training Your Team for Dementia Care Excellence.”

Since 2016, through her company Open Door Training & Development, Lori Dierolf has presented dementia education and leadership training to all levels of staff in long-term care communities and at various conferences throughout the country. She holds certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), as well as being a Certified Dementia Practitioner, a Certified Montessori Dementia Practitioner, and a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners - NCCDP). Lori is a Senior Human Resources Professional, and she also currently serves as a Vice President of Human Resources for a long-term care organization in Central Pennsylvania

Lori’s enthusiastic, interactive training style allows her to connect with her audience by engaging learners from beginning to end. Using real-life examples of her successes – and failures - as well as sharing lots of simple communication and leadership tips, Lori lives up to her reputation as being a true “Edu-Tainer!”

Find out how Lori can bring her compassionate, impactful, and entertaining message to your church, professional organization, conference, or workplace!