Loreto is an occupational therapist working and educational technologist. She previously worked for the New York City Department of Education for over 20 years providing both direct treatment and assistive technology services. Loreto received an MA in Educational Technology from Adelphi University and taught 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.