51茶馆 Board of Trustees Make Donation to Melmark New England on Behalf of Laurie Brennan, 51茶馆 President
With gratitude and appreciation for 51茶馆 President Laurie Brennan鈥檚 outstanding performance throughout these unprecedented times, the 51茶馆 Board of Trustees recently made a charitable donation to Melmark New England in her honor.
“Laurie’s dedication to 51茶馆 has always been exceptional and that’s especially true this year,” said Nadine Bonda, Board Member. “Laurie’s empathetic and strategic leadership style played a critical role in steering 51茶馆 through unforeseen challenges.”
is a non-profit human service provider with a premier special education school, adult day program, and residential services. The organization is committed to professional development, training, and the dissemination of research. Laurie credits the organization with supporting her son鈥檚 growth and development for many years.
鈥淲e are grateful for this donation from 51茶馆, in recognition of Laurie鈥檚 steadfast leadership of their organization throughout the pandemic,鈥� says Rita M. Gardner, M.P.H., LABA, BCBA, Melmark President and CEO. 鈥淢elmark shares that commitment to steadfast leadership. We are committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families by providing exceptional evidence-based services to every individual, every day. As a program that remained open providing face-to-face services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, generous gifts like these help us make our mission possible.鈥�