Lorrie Brennan

As program coordinator for Hope House, Lorrie works with multidisciplinary team members coordinating the MDT team reviews, and implementing national standards for child advocacy centers. Lorrie, who has an outstanding track record in the field of child advocacy, particularly loves working with non-offending caregivers, giving hope to them and the children. When asked what led her to a career with Hope House, Lorrie responded: “Hope House is one of the most respected child advocacy centers in Louisiana. The staff is dedicated to providing quality forensic interviews and victim advocacy along with an outstanding counseling program. I consider it an honor to be a part of such a wonderful and dedicated team!” Lorrie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with more than 39 years of customer service experience. Her commitment to the child advocacy field began in 2008 when she became the Program Coordinator for the New Orleans Children’s Advocacy Center (NOCAC). Lorrie assisted in the development of the NOCAC from concept to full operational capacity. As coordinator, she contributed to the program becoming a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center and a benchmark for other child advocacy programs in Louisiana. She served as the primary contact for all multidisciplinary teams and community partners. While at the NOCAC, Lorrie facilitated and coordinated community outreach to not only build awareness of child maltreatment, but aid in the prevention of child abuse in the greater New Orleans’ community. Lorrie has a strong passion for prevention of child abuse and is a facilitator of the Stewards of Children program through Darkness to Light. Lorrie has been recognized as the Louisiana Children’s Advocacy Centers’ Child Advocate Staff Member of the Year and as a Children’s Hospital Top Hat Club Member. She has also received the Victims and Citizens Against Crime Outstanding Organization Award in Orleans Parish.