Lori Regnier – President
Lori, a local Real Estate Agent of 25 years, has dedicated her life to protecting vulnerable children and advocating for survivors of abuse. She has served as the VP of the Starbright Foundation for 15 years and worked tirelessly to combat human trafficking and child exploitation.
With 4.5 years of experience in prison ministry, Lori has worked with offenders at all levels, gaining critical insight into the cycle of abuse and exploitation. She also served six years with Shepherd’s Care Ministries, assisting survivors of sexual and cultic abuse. Additionally, her background in security protection and leadership as the former President of Child Enrichment Programs has strengthened her ability to create safer environments for at-risk youth.
In 2010, Lori co-founded Starbright expanding her passion for child advocacy where she is committed to being a positive role model and protecting endangered children trapped in abusive situations. Her work has earned her significant recognition, including being named one of Arizona’s Top 10 Women of Courage in 2011 for her efforts in combating the dark world of sex traficking. In 2012, she was honored with the Real Estate “Big O Hero Award” for making a lasting impact on children’s lives and received the “Soroptomist Ruby Award” for her dedication to the community.
Lori’s expertise in child safety and trafficking prevention has made her a sought-after speaker at colleges, schools, conferences, churches, and public forums. She has been a guest on The Dr. Oz Show with Lisa Ling, sharing her knowledge on the dangers of social media and sex trafficking in Arizona.
As a devoted believer in Jesus Christ, Lori hopes and prays that her journey on this earth will help to make a difference in the lives of others.
Nicole Hamming – Vice President
Nicole considers herself a native of Arizona after living here most of her life with a short stint between Utah and Maine growing up. She is a mother of two young adults, Sage & Steven, who have periodically volunteered for Starbright for various events. She has been a REALTOR and Broker for the last 30 years working as an agent and eventually opening up her own brokerage where she managed and mentored other agents. She has served on many real estate related Boards and committees in many different capacities throughout her career. Alongside her real estate career she has always served as a volunteer from feeding the homeless, fundraising for charities and currently serves as the VP for Starbright after 15 years of serving on the advisory board. She is dedicated to the cause of helping children in need and bringing awareness to the community to help keep children safe.
Sofia Tobar- Director
Sofia is a steward with a passion for loving God and people. She is a wife and mother of a blended family and served as a foster parent for a number of years. Professionally, she has worked in commercial property management for the last dozen years and owned / operated long- and short-term rentals. She has volunteered at various levels of involvement from encouraging philanthropic startups to chairing community service committees to co-leading church groups providing care for underserved communities. She served on a governor- appointed foster care task force in 2012 and currently volunteers for a local church.
Sofia believes that people must have their basic needs met before they can flourish, that each person has innate value and a role to play in the edification of their communities, and no contribution is insignificant.
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Michelle Scully- Secretary
Michelle is a devoted mother of three boys and has been happily married to her husband for nearly 18 years. After dedicating 15 years as a Trauma/ICU nurse, Michelle now focuses on being a stay-at-home mom, balancing the busy schedules of her children with school, practices, and various activities. Over the years, Michelle has volunteered for several charitable organizations, but her true passion lies with Starbright, an organization she admires for the incredible work they do to support children in need. Her commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others is a driving force in everything she does.
Cari Sparks- Director
Cari has been a long time advocate for vulnerable children and adults in the fight against child abuse and human sex trafficking since 2013. Prior to becoming a board member for Starbright, she volunteered and continues to speak to small and large groups about these crimes and how to protect our children to make our communities a safer place. She has a background in law enforcement and helping many charities, agencies and government offices to help those in need find a better life.
Larry Regnier- Director – Co Founder/Security Director & Facility Manager
Larry brings a wealth of experience in security management and youth sports to his role as a founding board member of the Starbright Foundation. With a strong background in security, Larry served as a Security Manager at Wells Fargo, where he worked closely with law enforcement on all aspects of bank monitoring systems.
Beyond his career in security, Larry has been deeply involved in youth sports, serving as a board member and coach for Pop Warner Youth Football and as a founding Board Member, Equipment Manager and Coach for Arizona Competitive Youth Football. He also owned and operated an adult competitive football team, The Chandler Panthers, that took state Champions
As the owner of Defense Department LLC, Larry specializes in selling personal defense products, ensuring individuals are equipped to protect themselves. His commitment to the community extends to his volunteer work with Child Enrichment Programs Inc., where he worked to provide a safe environment for troubled youth.
Currently, Larry serves as Starbright Foundation’s Facilities Manager and Director of Security, where he continues to support the organization’s mission to protect vulnerable children and promote safety within the community.