Lori Goss-Reaves is a Republican state representative for House District 31 in the Indiana General Assembly. A licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years of experience, she has focused her career on supporting vulnerable children and families, including those with developmental disabilities, autism, and trauma. She is married to Eric, with five children—one dually diagnosed with severe autism and Down syndrome—and six grandchildren. Notable achievements include authoring a 2013 dissertation on supporting parents of children with autism, facilitating parent and student groups on social skills and anger management, and holding author talks and Vietnam Veteran spotlights to promote patriotism and veterans' stories.

Education and Political Experience

Education:
- Doctor of Social Work, Capella University
- Master of Social Work , Indiana University
- Bachelor of Science , Ball State University

Political Experience:
Dr. Goss-Reaves serves as the State Representative for Indiana House District 31. Her professional background includes roles as a preschool social worker, outpatient therapist specializing in parent education, counselor for sexual abuse survivors, home-based family services provider, and school-based clinician addressing behavior challenges. She remains passionate about advocating for vulnerable populations.