Lori Starling is a published poet, author, and an Ashtabula native. She obtained her MFA in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University, as well as a BA in English & Creative Writing with various business and tech associate degrees. She worked over 10 years in the non-profit and education sectors, spending the last few years teaching in higher education and transitioning to administration. Growing up taking classes and participating in numerous productions at the Ashtabula Arts Center sparked her love for the arts.
