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NEWS BEAT Woodard & Curran has hired Laura Kennedy as its new business development leader for the private sector. With nearly 22 years in environmental Laura Kennedy consulting, she brings to this new role a breadth of experience in people leadership, client service, operations and finance, and corporate governance. She has served in a variety of roles, from project scientist to project manager, client service manager, technical expert, group manager, practice leader, chief operating officer, and board chair, with a proven track record for improving profitability and operational efficiency, while delivering exceptional client service and employee engagement and development. “What I have enjoyed most in my career is partnering with clients to
understand their needs and tailoring solutions based on their expertise,” said Kennedy. “I am excited about the depth of expertise Woodard & Curran can bring to our clients and what that means for strategies we can develop in partnership with them.” Kennedy holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Dartmouth, a master’s degree in toxicology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and completed the Kellogg Executive Education Corporate Governance program. Her most recent role focused on clients in the food and beverage industry and transportation sector. Prior to that, she served as a chief operating officer for an industrial business, responsible for project delivery, resource management, business development, client service, technology and innovation, and quality. In a span of three years, she increased the profitability of that business from 6 to 18 percent. Continued on page 82
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