Laurie recently retired from her second career as a development professional. She worked for the Norwalk Community College Foundation and the Community Fund of Darien, CT where she and her husband, John, currently reside. Prior to raising her family, Laurie worked in Strategic Planning Consulting for KPMG Peat Marwick. She holds an MBA from Columbia University and an Engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon. Laurie has extensive board experience, currently serving on the Board of the Darien Community Association and on the Advisory Board of the Darien Foundation. The Orems have owned a home in Cape May for over twenty years and are looking forward to getting more involved in the Cape May community. Laurie served as Chair of the February 2023 Ice Ball fundraiser for the Fund for Cape May. She and John are also supporters of Cape May Stage and have volunteered their Columbia Avenue home for a Cape May MAC Victorian Weekend house tour.
