WCTD CEO Laurie Carey Honored at Senator Gaughran’s Women of Distinction
[March 23, 2019]- We Connect The Dot’s (WCTD) and Laurie Carey Consulting’s (LCC) Founder and CEO, Laurie Carey, was among fifteen women honored as Women of Distinction by State Senator Jim Gaughran. The New York State Senate Women of Distinction awards ceremony, sponsored by Senator Gaughran, was held at the Cold Spring Harbor Library. The luncheon was held to honor friends, co-workers and neighborhood leaders whose outstanding work on behalf of their communities makes them deserving of special recognition by the State Senate. “We applaud them for being these incredible role models and leaders,” Gaughran said. “They have empowered other women to make a difference, and this is why they are a cut above the rest.”
“Laurie’s contributions of her time, talent and resources to benefit the education and success of our future leaders- our children to achieve more with 21st Century skills and employability in STEAM careers. She has impacted thousands of students at a local, national and global level,” said Senator Gaughran. “Laurie is always finding new, fun, exciting and engaging ways to teach students with a ‘can do’ spirit on how to approach challenges in a positive way. She empowers, develop and inspires her staff, teachers and students. I salute Laurie for her invaluable contributions of her time, talent and resources to benefit the education and success of our future leaders- our children!” “It was such an honor to be recognized with so many amazing women,” said Laurie Carey, CEO of WCTD. “Thank you to Senator Gaughran for providing this opportunity to hear about the work that others are doing. It is inspiring and exciting to see the community support to recognize these incredible female leaders.” We Connect The Dots is a nonprofit organization that inspires and educates students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) careers through collaboration with the community, education, government and the technology industry.
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