National Association of Professional Women Inducts Laurene Sharpe, Former Executive Assistant at Federal Bureau of Prisons, Into its VIP Woman of the Year Circle
Garden City, NY (PRWEB) September 08, 2015 -- The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) honors Laurene Sharpe as a 2015-2016 inductee into its VIP Woman of the Year Circle. She is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in executive leadership. NAPW is the nation’s leading networking organization exclusively for professional women, boasting more than 700,000 members and over 200 operating Local Chapters.
“I’m pleased to honor Laurene with this prestigious award,” said NAPW President Star Jones.” Her knowledge and experience in her industry are valuable assets to her company and community.”
On December 31st, 2014, Laurene Sharpe retired from her position as Executive Assistant at The Federal Bureau of Prisons, where she selflessly dedicated 23 years of professional service. During that time, she has received numerous awards and accolades for her demonstrated professionalism and exemplary executive leadership qualities.
Ms. Sharpe looks forward to pursuing more avenues in her work with hospice and becoming certified with the courts as a Mediator. She is an avid supporter of charitable organizations such as Bon Secours Hospice and AseraCare Hospice as well as the Central Virginia Food Bank and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Ms. Sharpe received her Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is currently serving on the advisory board for the School of Social Work at East Carolina University.
Ms. Sharpe has consistently kept up-to-date with the changes that accompany the evolution of her profession through her active memberships with the National Association of Social Workers, the Academy of Certified Social Workers, Blacks in Government, the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, the American Correctional Association and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.
Awards & Accomplishments: Master’s, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Social Work
About NAPW
NAPW’s mission is to provide an exclusive, highly advanced networking forum to successful women executives, professionals and entrepreneurs where they can aspire, connect and achieve. Through innovative resources, unique tools and progressive benefits, professional women interact, exchange ideas, advance their knowledge and empower each other.
Lisa Mancuso, NAPW, +1 (516) 453-6111, [email protected]
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