Peninsula, Ohio – Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association is pleased to announce Laurie Principe has joined the staff as Chief Development Officer.
Laurie has over 20 years of experience in the education and non-profit sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and fine arts from Lake Erie College and a Certificate in Fundraising Management from The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. She is an active member of the Association for Fundraising Professionals, Northern Ohio Planned Giving Council, and Americans for the Arts.
“Laurie is a welcome addition to the CVNPA staff,” said Chief Executive Officer Deb Yandala. “Her range of experience is a perfect fit for the organization. With her expertise in fundraising we will continue to provide strong support for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.”
CVNPA, in partnership with the National Park Service and Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP), provides innovative education programs and fosters community support and enjoyment of the park. For more information about CVNPA and its membership program, visit
www.cvnpa.org or call (330) 657-2909.
CVNP covers 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational and natural activities in one setting. For more information visit
www.nps.gov/cuva/ or
www.dayinthevalley.com or call (216) 524-1497 or (800) 445-9667.