Lori Sherman

President

Lori Ann Sherman, a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, serves as the President of Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC). She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Rhetoric and Technical Communication from Michigan Technological University (MTU).

Beginning her career at MTU, Lori Ann progressed to Assistant Director in the Educational Opportunity Department, focusing on diversity programming, curriculum development, and student recruitment/retention. She also directed the Michigan College University Partnership (MICUP), facilitating community college students' transition to four-year universities.

Previously, Lori Ann worked as the Natural Resources Director for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, emphasizing treaty rights preservation and youth environmental education.

In her role at KBOCC, Lori Ann aims to maintain the institution's excellence, having witnessed the success of KBOCC graduates at MTU. She finds fulfillment in her work, describing it as her dream job due to her lifelong passion for education.

Residing in Pelkie, MI, Lori Ann is an active volunteer, assisting k-9 units for Search-n-Rescue and serving as a foster parent when needed.