Lora Lightner
Lora Lightner is a strategic Talent Acquisition leader with over 15 years of experience developing people-centered hiring strategies that attract, engage, and retain top talent. She partners closely with business leaders to understand workforce needs, strengthen leadership capability, and build recruiting processes that elevate the candidate and hiring manager experience.
Guided by a servant-leadership philosophy, Lora emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and coaching as the foundation for strong partnerships. She is passionate about aligning talent practices with organizational goals and creating environments where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Lora holds a Bachelor of Science in Labor and Industrial Relations from Penn State University and is SHRM-SCP certified.
Personal Info
Lora is passionate about connecting people with meaningful opportunities and fostering workplace cultures built on trust and collaboration. She thrives on helping others uncover their strengths and reach their full potential.
Known for her approachable and empathetic leadership style, Lora believes the most successful teams are those where people feel seen, heard, and supported. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and exploring ways to learn and grow personally and professionally. Her guiding philosophy: when you invest in people, performance and purpose naturally follow.