Lori Hoff

About Lori Hoff

Lori Hoff, Technology Director for Gen Al- Chief Data Office responsible for equipping our people for the Future. All Diversity and Recognition. Community Engagement, is responsible for supporting all things Headquarters and National Programs for Employee Volunteerism. She was appointed to her current position in January 2012.Prior to this appointment, Hoff served as a Client Business Manager for the top Healthcare Systems in New York and the tri-state area. Hoff also served on the Board for Telecom Pioneers as the youngest President for the Headquarters in NJ.Hoff began her career with AT & T in 1995 and has held a variety of positions in Training, Consumer, and Business Sales.Besides her AT & T responsibilities, Hoff is the CEO and founder of OMI, Inc. She established a food pantry for the working poor in Middlesex County, New Jersey. She also worked with the State of New Jersey as a therapist for At-Risk Youth helping them to stay in school and become productive members of society.A Native of Washington, New Jersey, Hoff graduated from Calvary Theological with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ministry and earned a Masters in Child and Adolescent Therapy from Cornerstone University

Experience

1. Director of Technology- Gen Ai

   AT&T

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Lori is an accomplished technology leader with a proven track record in program management, Agile transformation, and cross-functional collaboration. In her recent role, Lori oversees a high-performing team of Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and program managers, delivering end-to-end program management throughout the lifecycle of a complex transformation initiative.With a strong focus on efficiency and resource optimization, Lori successfully reorganized teams and streamlined contractor management, reducing the number of underperforming contractors. Her strategic approach led to enhanced project efficiency and optimized resource allocation across critical initiatives.A champion of Agile methodologies, Lori implemented standard Agile practices that significantly improved workflow and fostered a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement—particularly for the AI and GenAI development teams within the Chief Data Office (CDO). Under her leadership, these teams advanced their delivery capabilities and embraced innovation as a core value.Lori also managed the overall delivery of GenAI and AI programs, ensuring accountability and timely compensation for development teams. She played a vital role in helping business units understand and realize the impact of AI-driven initiatives, aligning technical execution with broader business strategies.Throughout her career, Lori has built a reputation as a strategic partner and effective leader, dedicated to driving business value, enabling organizational transformation, and cultivating high-performance teams.

Education

• Calvary Theological Seminary

  Bachelor's degree, Ministry

  2000 — 2006

• Cornerstone University

  Master's degree, Child and Adolescent Therapy

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Selling
• Strategic Partnerships
• Enterprise Software
• Telephony
• Sales
• Call Centers
• Ip
• Telecommunications
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Crm
• Nonprofits
• Achieve Results
• Networking
• Vendor Management
• Wireless
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Client Focus
• Non-Profits
• Direct Sales
• Solution Focused
• Account Management
• Command
• Salesforce.com
• Program Management
• Mobile Technology
• Visionary
• Managed Services
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Professional Services
• Saas
• Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• New Business Development
• High Achiever
• Professional Counseling
• Mobile Devices