YACG Coffee Connections: April 2026

Lori is a Partnerships Executive at Align Business Advisory Services, a lower-middle-market M&A advisory firm that partners with founders to help them prepare for, navigate, and successfully complete transformative business transactions.

Lori is an experienced business development professional with a strong track record of cultivating strategic partnerships and accelerating organizational growth. Throughout her career, she has collaborated closely with businesses and professional services partners to lead impactful outreach initiatives, uncover new market opportunities, and support mergers and acquisitions that align with long-term strategic and operational goals.

Armando Hernandez is a Consultant in Protiviti's Technology practice based in Ft. Lauderdale. Protiviti is a global consulting firm delivering solutions across technology transformation, business process improvement, internal audit, and risk management. 

Armando has worked across a range of engagements including IT M&A as a Service, supporting the planning and execution of end-to-end IT integration projects for acquired companies in the energy and utilities industry. He has also contributed to IT infrastructure discovery across business units of a PE-backed portfolio company in support of audit readiness and currently works in cybersecurity compliance for defense contractors pursuing CMMC certification for federal contract eligibility. He is a CMMC Registered Practitioner and holds a BBA in Information Systems and Business Analytics from Florida International University.