Stamford,
CT — Laura J. Frank, PMI, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a
Pinnacle Lifetime Achiever for her outstanding contributions in the field of
computer science and acknowledgment of her previous role as a Project Manager
with the Synapse Corporation and Stamford Public Schools.
Currently
retired, Ms. Frank garnered valuable knowledge and professional experience as a
computer scientist. Since retirement, she has been an editor, served on the
board of directors for a newspaper, and contributed articles to professional
journals. Throughout her distinguished career, she demonstrated a high standard
of technical knowledge necessary to find quality solutions. For those entering
the computer science field, Ms. Frank advises to always have good working
relationships with people. She attributes her success to her amazing listening
skills, giving great advice, and being focused and passionate.
Early
in her career, Ms. Frank’s first job was an office technician manager for PHH
Relocation, where she remained for 12 years. Soon thereafter, she flourished in
her next position as a systems consultant at LFJ Associates and later became a
project manager for Synapse Group Inc., a division of Time Inc., in 1998.
During her 13 years with Synapse Group Inc., she gained valuable training as a
Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute. This
new skill set led her to accept positions as a project manager for Time Inc.,
the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, and Stamford Public Schools.
An
academic scholar, Ms. Frank is a graduate of the University of Vermont. She
completed her undergraduate studies receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree and
soon thereafter she obtained her Masters of Business Administration degree from
Iona College.
A
frontrunner in computer science, Ms. Frank remained up-to-date with the latest
advancements in the field. She maintained active memberships and affiliations
with several professional organizations including the Center for Women at JCC,
Domus Kids as the Board Director, the Friends of Stamford Symphony as a
volunteer, the JCC Women’s Counsel Literacy, Volunteers of America, Stamford’s
Historical Society and the United Jewish Federation, and served as a volunteer
of Women in Management. Currently, she does volunteer work for a program called
Reading Partners and PMI and works as a substitute teacher.
In
recognition of her humanitarian work, Ms. Frank was a recipient of the
Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award in 2017.
