BIOGRAPHY
Amy Lore has always believed that life is beautiful in Vigo County. Growing up near the 12 Points area and later near the historic Farrington Grove neighborhood, she came of age right here in Terre Haute. She attended public schools, spent carefree childhood days riding bikes around Collett Park, losing herself in books at the local library, and enjoying the stage in local theater productions. Amy is a proud, through-and-through Hautean.
A 1999 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree (2003) and Master of Public Administration (2015) from Indiana State University, and she remains a true blue Sycamore.
Together with her husband—a U.S. Army Infantry veteran and a dedicated public school teacher—Amy is raising their two sons in the same historic Farrington Grove neighborhood near where she grew up. Owning a home here was a lifelong dream for the couple, both of whom know firsthand the challenges of making ends meet during tough times—a story shared by so many Vigo County families. They worked long hours—sometimes in a local bakery, sometimes behind a gas station cash register—to get through school and build a stable life. Their shared journey taught them that success comes from faith, family, relentless hard work, and the support of a nurturing community.
Professionally, Amy has devoted more than two decades to communications and public policy. She launched her career on Capitol Hill before returning home to serve as advisor and speechwriter to then-Lt. Governor Becky Skillman in Indiana state government. In the private sector, she gained deep experience in defense contracting, economic development, and health care—always focused on creating jobs and opportunities for Hoosier families. Today, she continues that mission in the nonprofit sector, specializing in education and workforce development policies that open doors for the next generation.
Locally, Amy has been a hands-on leader. Elected to the Vigo County School Corporation Board of Trustees in 2020 and re-elected in 2024, she served two years as Board President (2023-24), championing better school facilities, sound financial stewardship, and student-centered policies. For five years, she has also represented the School Board as a non-voting member on the Terre Haute Redevelopment Commission, working to bring investment and revitalization to our city.