Tori was born and raised in Fords, New Jersey. She attended John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, where she participated in choir, bowling, marching band, and track.

After graduating high school, Tori attended Middlesex County College, where she graduated cum laude with an associate’s degree in Political Science. She then attended Rowan University, where she aldo graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. While at Rowan University, Tori was a member of the Paintball team.

Tori graduated from Washburn University School of Law, where she was a member of Womens Legal Forum, Pro Bono Society, WSBA, Student Ambassadors, and a Co-chair of Washcall. Tori is now a member of the Topeka Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, and Women Attorney Association of Topeka.