Lorena Ramírez-López is a specialized archivist in the realm of moving images, with over a decade of experience collaborating within the G.L.A.M. sector (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) as well as universities and communities. Lorena's professional journey has taken her from working in film festivals and cinema productions to archiving and preserving audiovisual assets with scripts and software tools. As a native of Queens, Lorena has participated in local events, and engaged in projects and outreach efforts across the U.S. and collaborated with communities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Uruguay.

Lorena's commitment to her field extends beyond her primary roles as a digital preservation specialist. Within the archiving community, she is an active participant in several key initiatives, including XFR Collective in New York City, which focuses on preserving at-risk audiovisual materials; CAW, Community Archiving Workshop, which empowers communities to take control of their archival processes; and the Electronic Media Group, a specialized network of experts in the American Institute for Conservation who support professionals in conserving artworks and cultural heritage using historic or emerging audiovisual, digital, and electronic technologies. Additionally, Lorena is involved with the Association of Moving Image Archivists, a professional association dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and use of moving image media, where she is international co-chair and curriculum coordinator for the AMIA Pathways Fellowship.