Torri leads and oversees WCED’s economic mobility efforts. In this role, Torri is charged with mobilizing the community and building partnerships to galvanize efforts to ensure opportunities for inclusive economic growth for all Wake County residents.

Prior to joining the WCED team, Torri worked in college access and as an academic advisor. While earning her PhD, her research focused on race and racism, specifically with regards to identity, popular culture, and historic monuments. Torri also worked as a consultant – leading a variety of anti-racism workshops.  In addition to working in Academic Affairs at North Carolina Central University, Torri taught a course on Race, Racism, and Racial Equity at UNC- Chapel Hill.

Torri is a Raleigh native. She earned her undergraduate degrees from UNC Chapel Hill in African American studies and Psychology. She attended UNC Greensboro for her Masters in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education and finally, returned to UNC Chapel Hill to earn her PhD in Education, focusing on Cultural Studies and Literacies. In her free time, Torri enjoys listening to music, watching movies and spending time with her family and her dog.