Laurie brings a wealth of knowledge to the educational field, built upon by her academic achievements. Her journey began at Delaware Valley College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology, setting the stage for her career in education. She further honed her expertise with a master’s degree in Education from Temple University and pursued doctoral studies in Education Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Vermont.

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With a clear focus on her goals, Laurie has made a significant mark in education. Starting as a high school biology teacher, she expanded her experience over 30 years, working in K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and non-profit organizations.  Notably, she served as a Director of TRIO Student Support Services, overseeing various projects in both Colorado and Hawaii.

 

Laurie's career progressed into college administration, where she gained valuable experience in project and program management, development, and implementation, as well as in professional development. As a consultant for NEC, Laurie oversees our grant proposal development and technical assistance consulting teams.