Lori Zorc, EdD, RN, ANP-BC, CBPN-IC

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Lori Zorc is a graduate of Villanova University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She completed a master’s degree in Science from the University of Rochester with a specialization in pediatric primary care and subsequently became a board certified pediatric nurse practitioner. While working at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC, she cared for many children with developmental delays and was the nurse coordinator for a multidisciplinary Feeding Disorder Team. She earned a Doctorate in Education through the School of Education and Human Development at the George Washington University. She matriculated in the Adult Nurse Practitioner Program at Catholic University before joining Dr. Pennanen at the Chevy Chase Breast Center. She is now a board certified adult nurse practitioner with over 10 years of experience in caring for women with a wide array of benign breast problems and breast cancer. She is a member of the National Nursing Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau, and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is a certified Breast Patient Nurse Navigator in breast imaging and cancer care. Lori is the only certified nurse navigator in the area who is also a nurse practitioner.

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Lori is a dedicated, knowledgeable nurse practitioner who provides patient education, support and case management to help patients navigate all aspects of care, from scheduling biopsies and surgery, coordinating services and appointments, answering questions, and informing patients about logistics, resources, and instructions. She coordinates support services such as physical therapy, psychosocial support, nutritional support and fertility preservation. Dr. Pennanen and Lori work closely to coordinate all aspects of multidisciplinary care, including referrals for breast imaging, reconstructive surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and genetic counseling.

 

Lori is a founding member of Living in Pink, an organization started nearly 14 years ago with a mission to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research in the greater Washington area. When not caring for patients, Lori enjoys caring for her 7 children and is involved with various volunteer organizations, such as the Boy Scouts of America, and her children’s schools. In her free time she likes to read, entertain, cook, and ski.