Laurie E. Cohn, Principal
Ms. Laurie Cohn is co-founder of Aspire Consulting, Ltd., a company committed to helping individuals and organizations strive to discover personal and professional opportunities and create measurable improvements which enhance long-term organizational success.
Her passion and experience come from her highly successful 34 year career in the healthcare field where she held numerous managerial and leadership positions. As an organizational leader, she had extensive responsibilities in managing people and systems including administrative, operational and fiscal responsibilities for several nationally recognized and successful clinical departments and programs throughout the region.
Laurie has a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and has been continually active in her chosen clinical profession. In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors of the Dutchess County Association for Retarded Citizens and serves as the chairperson of the agency’s Membership Committee.
Laurie is a reviewer for one of the largest providers of evidence-based guidelines to the healthcare industry. Laurie is also a monthly contributor to the Mid-Hudson Women’s Network Magazine.
As a leader in the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Laurie is co-chair of the Education Committee and serves as the Program Coordinator for “Making Connections”, as well as a member of the Women’s Leadership Alliance, serving on the Mentoring Subcommittee. Laurie is also a member of the Mid-Hudson Women’s Network.
Susan L. Lauer, Principal
Ms. Susan Lauer is co-founder of Aspire Consulting, Ltd., a company committed to helping individuals and organizations that strive to discover personal and professional opportunities and create measurable improvements which enhance long-term organizational success.
Her highly successful 25 year career in the healthcare field has strengthened her commitment to life-long professional and personal development. She has held numerous leadership positions with responsibilities that included managing personnel and systems across the health care continuum. She has been a clinical instructor and guest lecturer at the graduate level and has served as an expert in legal proceedings.
Susan has a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from University of Connecticut, an Advanced Masters degree with a clinical specialty in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and a Masters in Public Administration from Long Island University. She is a member of the American College of Health Care Executives.
Susan is a writer for one of the largest provider of evidence-based guidelines to the healthcare industry. She has also written for national, regional and local publications, with topics ranging from clinical to leadership and strategic planning.
Susan is on the Advisory Board for Westchester Community College’s Surgical Technology Program, Co-Chair of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors committee, and on the Health Care Leaders of NY membership and web site committees.
Aspire Consulting is a member of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Northern Westchester Geriatric Committee, and the Central Westchester Geriatric Committee.
