Lori Rico, foundation and corporate grants manager, came on board with the Foundation on February 13, 2023. She is responsible for designing, implementing and coordinating donor relations and a stewardship program that generates support from new and existing donors, identifies top prospects and strengthens relationships through strategic communications and ongoing cultivation. She also researches projects and is responsible for grants administration for the Chickasaw Foundation.

Lori is a Chickasaw citizen with 18 years experience working for the Chickasaw Nation. She completed Chickasaw Leadership Academy bronze through platinum levels, Chickasaw Institute Executive Development program and Dale Carnegie Training program. Outside of the Foundation, Lori is also a licensed real estate agent in Oklahoma at Gray Real Estate Elite. Additionally, she serves as an ambassador of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Oklahoma Association of Realtors, Ada Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Leadership Ada, Grants Professional Association and serves on the Communication, Events and Community Service committees for the Ada Board of Realtors.

Lori has two children, son Ryan and daughter Louella.

Lori said:

"The Chickasaw Foundation is a great option to give back to the Chickasaw Nation. I enjoy seeing the funding go back into the community and helping people."