Lori Kenschaft

Lori Kenschaft is an experienced professional focused on promoting sustainability and education. Currently serving as an Energy Advocate for the Town of Arlington, MA, Lori's mission emphasizes reducing emissions from buildings, particularly for marginalized groups, funded by a Community First Partnership grant. As a Heat Pump Volunteer Coach for Electrify Arlington, Lori educates homeowners on heat pump technology, while also offering logistical support to fellow coaches. Lori has a long-standing commitment to community engagement through leadership roles at First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington and as a freelance intellectual. Lori's academic background includes a Ph.D. in American Studies from Boston University and a Master's in Theological Studies from Harvard University, with earlier studies in biology and religion at Swarthmore College. Past teaching roles include positions at Harvard Graduate School of Education and Boston University, along with a tenure as Executive Director of the Association for Women in Mathematics.