Lenore was born and raised in Annapolis, MD and has one son who is a Special Education Teacher with Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Lenore has over 15 years of experience working with families with children birth to five years old, with a strong focus on Child Development, Parenting, and supporting access to quality Child Care. Lenore joined Child Resource Connect (CRC) in March 2021 as a Family Resource Specialist and now serves as the Community Outreach Coordinator with Infant and Early Mental Health Support Services (IECMHSS) program.

Before joining CRC, Lenore was the Lead Teacher in the Child Care Center at the Annapolis Family Support Center, where she empowered families to become self-sufficient through personal achievement, education and positive parenting. Lenore also worked directly with women in recovery and their children who resided at Chrysalis House, modeling parent and child interactions, providing guidance, stability, and developmentally supportive care.

Lenore’s best piece of advice is, “When life deals you lemons, make lemonade.” As she is encouraged daily to find a positive outlook even in challenging circumstances.