Laurie Urland is the CEO for Skill Creations, Inc. a non-profit North Carolina based organization that serves children and adults with developmental disabilities. She began her career as a Habilitation Coordinator with the organization in 1990. Laurie currently serves on the Board of the Developmental Disabilities Facilities Association (DDFA) and Rubicon Inc. She is an active member of the Goldsboro Rotary Club and is also very involved with her church. Laurie holds a B.A. degree in Psychology as well as an M.A. degree in Organizational Management. Laurie and her husband Doug reside in Goldsboro and have two adult sons living in Charlotte and Raleigh.