Born and raised in Los Angeles to parents who left Egypt to escape jihadist attacks, Lores Rizkalla writes and speaks on political, social and gender issues.
After graduating with a B.A. in history from UCLA, Lores taught social studies for seven years as a high school teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District. As a teacher, she oversaw student multi-cultural activities and educational tours of Washington, D.C.
Lores left teaching to enter the non-profit world as the director of a Christian women's organization. She has spoken on being women of influence to women's groups and churches nationally and internationally, including in Canada, Latvia and South Africa.
Lores continues to teach and is currently writing her first book, highlighting the unique history-shaping influence women possess. She blogs at www.loreslive.com
She also hosted "Lores Rizkalla Live" Sunday nights on KRLA Radio in Los Angeles for two years and has interviewed such notable news and opinion makers as Sean Hannity, Dennis Prager, Hugh Hewitt, David Limbaugh, Mark Steyn, Steven Emerson, Bill Sammon and Michael Barone.
Today, Lores lives with her husband in Houston.
What They're Sayin' About Lores …
"Lores from Los Angeles - the rising star of talk radio today!!"
~ Sean Hannity
"'Lores Rizkalla Live' is just what radio needs — fun, fast-paced, hard-hitting commentary and conversation with a new voice and a rising talent."
~ Hugh Hewitt
"You're the best speaker we've had all year ... in many years, in fact! You're excellent!"
~ Colleen Zeiser, Bel Air Republican Women Federated
"Lores is a fresh voice representing the next generation conservative leaders and doers."
~ Thomas G. Del Beccaro, vice chairman of the CRP
"Lores Rizkalla speaks eloquently and passionately about preserving our liberty, our American values and our national defense. Her voice will be missed in California."
~ Gary Aminoff, president San Fernando Valley Republican Club and treasurer of Los Angeles County Republican Party