Laurie “Qadirah” Bridgeman-Hatch is a Senior Technical Expert with over thirty years’ experience in the field of service. Laurie has a passion for education, which inspired her recent educational journey resulting in a Master of Business Administration degree from Ashford University almost 36 years after receiving her undergraduate degree from Adelphi University. Her unique educational experience inspired coworkers to continue their higher education and was chronicled in several articles including People Magazine. Laurie’s business acumen, service knowledge, and passion for education inspire Laurie to serve on the board of Lighthouse Scholarship Foundation. She is dedicated to removing roadblocks from the path of students seeking to achieve their educational dreams.

Laurie also enjoys volunteer work with organizations that educate and uplift women and girls where she gives lectures and teaches classes. Laurie considers herself a lifelong student who is still learning new life lessons every day from her husband, children, and eleven grandchildren.