Laurie Richards, executive assistant to president Dan Patterson, will conclude her work in the president’s office on February 21.
Laurie has been a valued member of the Niagara College team for nearly 20 years. Prior to her role as executive assistant to the president, she served as secretary in the Ventures, Employment and Training department and as administrative assistant to the Associate Dean of Academic and Liberal Studies.
Colleagues have noted her as a warm, nurturing team member who exudes professionalism in her work. Laurie has been a welcoming first point-of-contact within the president’s office, and has had a natural rapport with students.
Patterson reflected on the skills and strengths Laurie has brought to her role in the president’s office. “Laurie has been an invaluable resource. She is calm, cool and collected, in a very busy environment, and her professionalism shines through. She has demonstrated our NC DNA as a welcoming college every time she interacts with the many students, staff, faculty, governors and guests who visit the president’s office. I have immensely enjoyed working with her over the years, and will really miss her camaraderie. She has helped me so much, and her thoughtfulness and advice is something that I will treasure and remember.”
Laurie will continue to support Dan as he continues foundational work on the recently announced Dan Patterson Legacy Fund, which honours Dan’s dedication to our students by supporting them through needs-based bursaries, merit-based scholarships, and Be World Ready travel bursaries. Dan and Laurie will work from the Niagara Corporate Business Centre on the Daniel J. Patterson Campus until June 2020.
