Lori Carper is a native Texan who grew up in the Houston community of Spring Branch. She is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, along with a long list of family members, including her niece in May ’23, Whoop!
Lori is a dedicated member of the real estate community, having worked with the Houston Association of REALTORS for the past 25 years. In her role she had the opportunity to work with Nancy Owens when Nancy received the HAR John E. Wolf Citizenship Award in 2000, and is honored to help continue Nancy’s commitment and legacy.
Lori enjoys star gazing and hiking in far west Texas with her Aggie husband, Kevin Baker, as well as trying every Mexican restaurant between Houston and Marfa. Giving back to the community is always top of mind for Lori, having served in leadership roles for Keep Houston Beautiful, Christian Community Service Center, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, and the Houston Chevron Marathon. She has also served as a dedicated volunteer with the Guild Shop and the International Committee of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
At just 40 years-old Lori was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS), an early form of breast cancer that is non-invasive. DCIS accounts for 20 percent of all breast cancers. It generally does not show symptoms and is generally detected in a mammogram as micro calcification clusters. Like many of us Lori never thought she would hear the words you’ve got cancer but once she did she acted quickly, securing an appointment with an oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Nelly B. Connally Breast Center. The diagnosis was confirmed and surgery soon followed.
Lori has always been a rule follower, most of the time!, and took heed to the recommendation of having a mammogram at the age of 40. It is this first mammogram Lori believes saved her life and changed her outcome. She is beyond grateful to be a breast cancer survivor, remains diligent in having an annual mammogram and encourages women to not put off important health milestones that can save their life.