Lorraine Orr - Boys & Girls Clubs of America - Atlanta, GA

Trustee Lorraine Orr, a 24-year veteran of Boys & Girls Clubs, was appointed to Sr. Vice President, Field Services in July of 2011. In this position, she guides the direction of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s services and activities nationwide as well as military services globally. Lorraine also oversees and manages national partnerships through committees, taskforces, forums and summits. In addition to her national and global responsibilities, she continues to focus efforts to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of local Boys & Girls Clubs.

Lorraine joined the staff of Boys & Girls Clubs of America/Southeast in May of 1997 as a Regional Service Director. In 2001 she was promoted to Senior Regional Service Director and most recently served as Regional Vice President for the Southeast Region. As Regional Vice President, she served the many metro organizations in the Southeast and led the team of Regional Service Directors responsible for accomplishing the area’s aggressive scope of work.

Prior to her work with BGCA, Lorraine was the Chief Professional Officer of the local BGC in Greensboro NC and served in a number of other management positions in the area.

Lorraine was awarded the "Southeast Region’s Association of Boys & Girls Clubs Professionals Contribution to the Profession Award" in 2004 for "Outstanding service to the Profession and the Youth we Serve." She has also received the "National W. Errol Sewell Leadership Award" for Outstanding Leadership in Field Services in 2003. Lorraine holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Recreation and Leisure Services from Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC, and completed senior leadership programs at Northwestern University and Clemson University. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

"As I consult with local Boys & Girls Clubs across the nine southern states, at some point, a human resources issue will arise. When clubs are faced with these challenges our immediate recommendation is to call the Trust’s HR hotline. This and the many other services the Trust provides to Boys & Girls Clubs across the country are invaluable. BGCA and the Trust have enjoyed a long partnership, one that I am honored to play a small role in continuing to develop."