Dr. Laurie George
Dr. Laurie George Leads The Organization With Heart
Dr. Laurie George has spent her life leading with her heart. That compassion guides her career purpose of impacting the needs of Palm Beach County’s most vulnerable citizens.
The mother of six and first female president and CEO of United Way of Palm Beach County has tirelessly worked to increase the organization’s long-lasting community impact through its collaborative programs.
“When you see the results and the lives that are changed, it becomes a passion,” says Dr. George. “At the heart of our work are the people of Palm Beach County working together to help everyone gain access to basic needs. Everyone deserves a better life and an equal playing field.”
Taking the helm at United Way of Palm Beach County seven years ago, her nonprofit career started on the ground level, working at a parent-child counseling center.
Today, Dr. George mentors other CEOs and influences programs throughout the United Way network, including her contribution at United Way Worldwide, focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of their work.
“We’ve been resilient the past couple years. From the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting tragedy to Hurricane Dorian through today’s COVID-19 pandemic, we take the role as the community’s safety net seriously,” says Dr. George. “As community leaders, it takes perseverance to address social inequities and reimagine how nonprofits serve our neighbors during the pandemic. We need everyone’s voice and energy to make an impact.”
During the pandemic, United Way of Palm Beach County has worked with media, businesses and volunteers to raise more than $1.5 million to address the increased needs of the community.
“There is no better feeling than seeing a child succeed, a family thrive or a senior citizen independent,” Dr. George says. “Innovative solutions start with heart. We want everyone who interacts with United Way to see, feel and be the heart of Palm Beach County.”
United Way of Palm Beach County is located at 477 S. Rosemary Ave., Ste. 230, West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-375-6600 or visit unitedwaypbc.org.
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