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Laurie Girardi
Executive Leader, Speaker & Author
Laurie Girardi is an executive leader, educator, business consultant, and speaker based in Hockessin, Delaware.1 She served as President & CEO of The Girardi Group, Inc. from January 2011 to January 2021.1 The Girardi Group is a consulting firm that provides strategic services to direct-to-consumer companies, start-up ventures, and corporate teams implementing cultural shifts or field turnarounds.1
Girardi's career highlights include:
- Currently serves as Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at United Way of Delaware (UWDE) since January 2021.1
- Has extensive experience in strategic leadership, data-driven initiatives, workforce development, and curriculum development.1
- Began her career as an educator, specializing in teaching middle school and developing integrated curricula.1
- Holds an MA in Economics and Entrepreneurship from the University of Delaware.1
- Worked as Program Coordinator for the Center for Economic Education, infusing economics content standards into K-12 curricula.1
As a business consultant, Girardi has:
- Served as acting Chief Operating Officer, Chief Field Development Officer, and Vice President of Sales for various corporate clients.1
- Led the creation of marketing, recruiting, and advertising collateral.1
- Developed sales strategies, processes, and training programs.1
- Managed call centers, programming teams, and distribution centers.1
Girardi is also known for her work as a keynote speaker in the US and Canada, focusing on effective leadership, embracing change, and personal accountability.1