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Lori E. Smith

Vice President Communications at Edelman Financial Engines

Lori E. Smith has an extensive work experience spanning several industries. Lori E. currently holds the position of Vice President Communications at Edelman Financial Engines since September 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Director of Communication Programs at the same company from September 2019 to September 2022. Lori E. also held the position of Director of Consultative Programs from January 2017 to September 2019.

Before joining Edelman Financial Engines, Lori worked at Financial Engines, where they were a Senior Manager of Communications Management from June 2015 to January 2017.

From 2013 to 2015, Lori held multiple roles at Putnam Investments and Empower Retirement, including Senior Marketing Communications Manager and Senior Communications Strategist. Lori E. played a key role in developing integrated marketing communications strategies and managing education programs for notable clients such as ITW and Barclays.

Prior to that, Lori worked at Bank of America as a Senior Vice President and Marketing Manager for GWIM Banking from September 2005 to October 2013.

Lori's career began at Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, where they held multiple positions in public relations from December 1991 to November 1995.

Throughout their career, Lori has demonstrated expertise in marketing communications, strategic planning, and program management across various sectors.

Lori E. Smith holds a Master's degree in Public Relations and Business Communications from Emerson College, which they obtained in the years 1991-1992. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science as a dual major at Syracuse University from 1987-1991. Additionally, they have recently obtained certification in "Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams, and Leading Change" from Coursera, with the specific month of completion not specified.

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Timeline

  • Vice President Communications

    September, 2022 - present

  • Senior Director, Communication Programs

    September, 2019

  • Director, Consultative Programs

    January, 2017

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