Lori T. McDowell

Lori McDowell, PhD is the Founder and CEO of Reimagine U Strategies. She is the author of The Reinvention Mindset, a highly anticipated book to be released in May 2024.

McDowell is passionate about helping young adults make the transition from high school or college into the next stage of their lives. She is a speaker, coach and trainer who helps individuals navigate change and start on their journey to a life full of joy and fulfillment. McDowell is also committed to working with Nonprofits, and supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives. Love and caring are the cornerstones of McDowell’s business.

As a speaker, McDowell shares her story, including how she was able to reinvent herself after a horrendous firing, by tapping into her belief that we can’t control what happens to us but we have a choice in what we do with it. She believes that we are all exactly where we are meant to be and fulfillment and joy is our birthright. Leaning into that idea is a recipe for success. Facing her fears allowed her live the life she was destined to live and she helps others do the same. McDowell recently spoke at the International Competition Speaker Slam in Toronto, Canada on the topic “Reinvention.”

The Reinvention Mindset shares her story as well as stories of others who have faced tragedies and reinvented their lives. It is a book that takes the reader on a journey to overcome roadblocks and find a life filled with joy and love.

McDowell received a BS in Chemical Engineering from the UPenn, an MS in Environmental Engineering from CalTech and a PhD in ChE from University of Delaware.

McDowell resides in Humble, TX where she is active in her community. She is married to Frank, has a son Hunter, dog Roxie and a bearded dragon, JoJo. She loves sports, travel and outdoor activities.