Lori Roddy, Executive Director

Lori Roddy serves as the Executive Director of the Neutral Zone where she has provided more than 20 years of leadership overseeing programs in arts and leadership, supporting fund development, and providing organizational vision and growth. Lori’s practice and teaching are focused on positive youth development, youth-driven practices, program design and evaluation, and adaptive and organizational leadership. Lori has been an instrumental leader as Neutral Zone created a six-month operating reserve, started an endowment, and generated resources for the center’s annual operating budget. Recently, Lori has launched NZ’s workforce and education program, advises the Washtenaw County Youth Commission, and initiated a creative space for older youth.