Loreto is an occupational therapist working for the New York City Department of Education for over 20 years providing both direct service and AT evaluations and previously providing early intervention services. Loreto received an MA in Educational Technology from Adelphi University and teaches as an adjunct professor about Universal Design for Learning and assistive technology. As a co-founder of Zero Day Camp, a non-profit organization on a mission to bring digital literacy and computer science education to youth and educators, she has applied her skills in supporting access to affordable and customized assistive technology using fabrication techniques from the maker movement (physical computing, 3D print, and design, cardboard carpentry, etc.). Currently, she helps support programming and outreach for the NYC chapter of Makers Making Change as a volunteer co-chapter leader.