Lenora Thorbjornsen

Lenora Thorbjornsen serves as the Director of Academic Advising for Interdisciplinary Schools at Old Dominion University since June 2015, providing leadership in a holistic advising process for programs such as Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime, and Data Science. Lenora also acts as the student success coordinator for the Coastal Virginia Center for Cyber Innovation. Previous roles include Assistant Director of Academic Advising for the School of Cybersecurity and Coordinator of First Year Success, where Lenora facilitated student engagement and supported exploratory students. Prior experience includes advising at Tidewater Community College and internships at Old Dominion University and several organizations, focusing on student counseling, volunteer coordination, and financial assistance. Lenora holds a Master of Science in Education in College Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Old Dominion University, alongside an advanced diploma from Lake Taylor High School.