Laurie Lachance Leadership Fund

Closing out her career at Thomas College, Laurie Lachance is still working to create the best environment for our students. She has launched a dream, transform, and achieve campaign to create a lasting impact for our students.

Be one of the first to contribute to the legacy of Laurie Lachance.

Laurie Lachance has spent her entire career breaking glass ceilings. Often the only woman in the room, Laurie‘s drive, determination and passion led her to become Maine’s first female State Economist, first woman to hold the position of President and CEO of the Maine Development Foundation and as Thomas College’s fifth president, she is the first woman to lead the school.

During her time as Thomas’ President, the campus has undergone a transformation. New buildings have been built, Thomas’s Endowment has doubled, student retention grew by 20% and the average GPA for the incoming class has increased from 2.8 to 3.4.

To honor Laurie’s impact, Thomas is proud to announce ‘The Laurie Lachance Leadership Fund’ to support students at three key times in their higher education careers.