Lori Prashker-Thomas is an award-winning author, speaker, and advocate whose voice is rooted in resilience, truth, and the transformative power of healing. A lifelong creative spirit, Lori never imagined “author” would one day become part of her story—but today, writing is one of the most powerful ways she serves others.
Her debut memoir, From Mistakes to Miracles: A Jewish Birthmother’s Story of Redemption, Hope, and Healing (released October 2022), introduced readers to her deeply personal journey as a Jewish birthmother navigating redemption and restoration. Lori’s newest release, Unseen, Unspoken, Unforgotten, continues that mission—giving voice to stories often left in the shadows and amplifying conversations around identity, adoption, trauma, and survival.
Beyond her work as an author, Lori brings more than 20 years of experience as a legal secretary and paralegal. She is the Co-Owner and Photographer at ShadowCatcher Photography, LLC, working alongside her husband, Michael, and the Owner and Certified Professional Wedding Officiant at Ceremonies by Lori, where she creates meaningful, inclusive ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique story.
A passionate speaker and advocate, Lori shares her lived experience to challenge stigma surrounding adoption, domestic violence, and suicide survival. She is the Director of her nonprofit organization, I Picture Hope, a proud board member of the NEPA Pride Project, and the 2024 recipient of the Ally of the Year Award presented by the Rainbow Alliance.
Through every role she holds—author, officiant, photographer, speaker, and advocate—Lori’s mission remains the same: to ensure that no story is unseen, unspoken, or forgotten.
