Lorena Chelaru

Lorena Chelaru is an accomplished HR and Operations Manager at the National Organization on Disability since December 2021, with a previous role as a Talent & Administration Associate. Prior experience includes serving as Program Manager at L & G Research and Evaluation Consulting, Inc., where Lorena developed extensive evaluation reports and fostered collaboration among stakeholders. Other roles feature positions such as Assistant to the CEO at Wear It To Heart, Research Program Assistant at Collaborative for Youth & Community Justice, and various positions that emphasize administrative support, grant acquisition, and community engagement. Lorena holds a Master's degree in Community Development and Planning and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a concentration in Urban Development and Social Change, both from Clark University.