Laurie Goguen, Assistant Secretary

Laurie is driven by her passion to bring hope to community members who are struggling with addiction, health issues and homelessness. She received treatment through Harbor Homes for substance use over 10 years ago, and the experience of support and direction she received changed her life. Afterwards, she wanted to give back to the organization, as well as the community at large, so she joined Harbor Care’s Board of Directors. Laurie approaches programmatic issues from a client’s viewpoint. Her experience as a client gives a valuable depth of perspective to board discussions.  

When she is not working on the PSL Board, Laurie is volunteering in other capacities. She has spent many years networking with women in recovery around the community. She received a Spirit of New Hampshire Award for Volunteerism from the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits, and an award from the Myra Kraft MBP for New England Patriots Charitable Foundation. This latter award brought with it a $10,000 donation for Harbor Homes. Laurie has a photo of herself receiving the award, flanked by Tom Brady, Andre Tippett, and Vince Wilfork.   

In her off hours, Laurie enjoys spending time with her family. She loves taking her three young grandchildren to the library every Friday, as well as “Italian Night” every Sunday, when Laurie makes meatballs, or sausage and sauce over pasta for the family.