As a philanthropist at heart, Lori Samuels supports organizations that help women, families, and those in poverty. She contributes to the Coalition for the Homeless, Project Rescue, International Justice Mission, Focus on the Family, Dress for Success, American Fund for Charities, and many others. Lori Samuels also volunteers her time to the community with the Hillside Food Outreach program, which focuses on giving food to people in need of assistance that live in the Putnam County and Westchester areas. Lori Samuels also participates as a member of the professional organization, 100 Women in Hedge Funds. Beginning her professional career, Lori Samuels first earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Political Science. Later, Samuels earned a Master’s degree in Finance at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Over the course of her career, Lori Samuels has worked for Chase, Credit Suisse, UBS, and Chapdelaine Credit Partners and is currently a Managing Director at Cantor Fitzgerald in New York in the Fixed Income Division. She resides with her husband and two children in Westchester County, New York.