Education
Master's of Business Administration, Columbia Business School and London Business School; Master's of Arts, The American University; Bachelor's of Science, University of Maryland
Experience
Lorraine Marchand is a business executive with global experience in P&L and operations management, strategic M&A and business development. She serves on the boards of several companies and foundations. Lorraine is currently a committeewoman and was formerly auditor for her township.
The biggest threat to democracy is also a threat to my community: More citizens than ever are resigned to the belief that their voice doesn't count. Sadly, they are apathetic about voting in elections. My friends and neighbors are disillusioned with the political process and disappointed in the values and performance of government leadership.
I want to help re-instill confidence in the election process and advocate for civic education. By modeling the values we expect from our leaders and ensuring transparency in dealing with the issues facing our community, I believe I can bring citizens and especially younger voters into the election process.
In my community, we need fiscal discipline and to maintain a balanced budget; improve water and sewage services; de-risk the impact of the pipeline leak on our neighbors in Lower Makefield; provide civic education; and get our residents to the polls.
I am committed to keeping our citizens informed and representing their interests.
Over the past 25 years, my husband and I have raised our three sons here, and I might add, four Golden Retrievers! We actively participate in our parish and our community. The people I wish to serve as supervisor are my friends and neighbors. I am deeply committed to keeping Lower Makefield a safe, fiscally strong and vibrant community for families. I want to do my part to ensure we have a strong legacy to leave our children. We need leaders who are guardians of the taxpayers' dollars; understand that they are servants of the citizens; and who want to uphold transparency and truth in local government.
I have served as auditor and am a committeewoman for my township. A business leader, board member, educator and published author on the topic of innovation, I'm also an advocate of Founding Forward, an organization that provides civic education. My personal commitment to the township coupled with my business and civic experience make me an ideal fit for this role.
A 25 year resident of Lower Makefield who has served as auditor and is currently a committeewoman, I understand the issues facing our township. I was active in our get out the vote (GOTV) in 2024, very successful effort, which I'm committed to continue. I want to ensure our residents get involved--their voices and views are heard and considered. I believe they have the right to transparency in governing and honesty from their elected officials. I am willing to take unpopular stances for the good of the community and will ensure all the facts and information about issue are shared with our residents.
My professional experience includes roles in management, operations and business development for IBM, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Covance/LabCorp. I've founded three startups. In these roles, I've managed budgets and operations and held myself accountable to employees, customers and shareholders.
I will apply my civic and professional background and experience in this role.
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