About Laurie

Laurie was born and raised in South Florida. She is the daughter of State Senator Nan Rich and David Rich. She is married to Neil; they have three children, Daniel, Robert, and Hannah, in the Broward County public school system.

Laurie received an Economics degree from Brandeis University and has been in the business world for 25 years. Her experiences range from owning and operating a business, leading the contract sales division for Florida Carpet Corporation and Harry Rich Corporation, to working in management for Abraham & Straus Department Stores. Laurie has maximized budgets and prioritized resources. With her experience, she brings a business minded, common sense approach to our schools.

Laurie has been a parent activist in Broward County for the past 15 years. She is the Central Area Advisory Chair for 80 schools in the County. She has served on the School Advisory Council at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, working on improving student achievement. She was the Gifted Advisory Council Corresponding Secretary. Laurie has been involved at Temple Dor Dorim as Youth Committee Chair, Early Childhood Education Committee Chair, PTO Chair and Treasurer, and as a Board of Directors Trustee. She has been an active National Council of Jewish Women member and leader, initiating a child safety program and creating children’s libraries in day care centers and shelters.