Steering Commitee

Dr Loren O’Connor has degrees from the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University in the area of psychology. Dr O’Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed school counselor, administer, and school psychologist. He also holds teaching credentials at elementary, secondary and community college levels.

Dr O’Connor is a sought after international speaker and consultant. He frequently speaks at conferences in the US and abroad in the areas of disability rights, advocacy, assistive technology, crisis response, and establishing Offices of Accessible Education in developing countries. Dr. O’Connor has consulted, presented and provided professional trainings in South Korea, Saudi Arabia, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE, Oman, Singapore and other countries.

Early in his career, Dr O’Connor taught at an international school in the Netherlands which ignited his passion for travel and engaging with people and students from a very diverse global background. He went on to become a Fulbright Scholar and participated in educational research in India. He has traveled to over 130 countries, and he has a vast and comprehensive understanding of cultures throughout the world. 

He has served as a school counselor, school psychologist and therapist in private practice. Dr O’Connor was an Associate Professor, teaching in the field of counseling, both on-ground and online. One of his many accomplishments was serving as a university Assistant Vice Chancellor where he developed an Office of Accessible Education that served over 25 university campuses in California and Washington. The Office provided support and services for students with disabilities. 

Dr O’Connor was a member of Behavioral Intervention Teams and was responsible for crisis counseling, on-going support for students at all levels of education, and staff/faculty trainings. He has a strong background in working with individuals and veterans in need of accessible education. Dr O’Connor has provided services for individuals who have autism, psychological disorders, learning disabilities, PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or other related issues.

Presently, Dr O’Connor is serving as President of the World Disability & Rehabilitation Professional Association. In addition, he is consulting on worldwide basis for K-12 international schools, universities, agencies, professional organizations, and participates in University accreditation reviews.