Name: Lori Cairns
Age: 54
Title: Owner/CEO of Hope Group AZ
Married/Single: Single
Kids: 2
City you live in: Phoenix
My day is like…
waking up early, e-mails, banking and then to the office until about noon. I’m blessed that I live so close to my office that I can work from home in the afternoon.
I was born…
in Saginaw, Michigan. I moved to Detroit after college and lived there for two years until I needed more sun in my life!
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the weather and the laid back lifestyle.
I’m listening to…
my playlist, it brings back good memories.
My family…
keeps me going.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
my parents, they are no longer with us. What a conversation that would be!
One thing I cannot live without…
being able to cook, it’s my creative outlet. When I was younger, I wanted to be a chef, but my path took me another way!
I’m inspired by…
the autism community.
The one person who motivates me is…
my significant other Paul. I’ve tried things I never thought I would.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
that autism would be nonexistent.
The perfect day would be…
at the beach with my family.
My first job was…
Hardee’s (fast food). It burned down after I was there for about a month. I didn’t do it!
My favorite escape…
my backyard, I can do it daily.
My life…
is blessed.
I’m currently working on…
Not your Typical Deli. We hire adults with developmental disabilities. They are amazing.
Always…
be kind to others.
Never…
give up.
Favorite Quote…
“Be faithful in small things because it is in them where your strength lies” – Mother Teresa.
Biggest Dream…
a cure for autism.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
people who don’t use their blinkers!
