Meet Our Team

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- Treasurer
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.