Senator Scott Wilk Honors SCV’s Marlee Means Lauffer as Woman of the Year

by | Mar 29, 2018 | Community

Sacramento, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, honors Santa Clarita Valley resident Marlee Means Lauffer as his choice for 21st Senate District’s Woman of the Year. Lauffer is a longtime Santa Clarita Valley community member, active philanthropist and respected businesswoman.
“Marlee Lauffer is incredibly deserving of this award. An inspirational role model for women pursuing leadership positions, she has selflessly devoted years of service to charitable and business causes in the Santa Clarita Valley,” said Wilk. “We first met as Reagan Youth Delegates travelling by train from Union Station to the 1980 Republican Convention in Detroit. She was as driven and dedicated then as she is today.”
Marlee is deeply connected with the local business, civic and nonprofit community. She was appointed to the City of Santa Clarita’s initial Arts Commission and has served on various arts and non-profit boards, including Henry Mayo Hospital, serving on its Foundation Board and Board of Directors. She supports many other area organizations in leadership positions, including the SCV Chamber of Commerce where she previously served as Chair, Zonta, WiSH Education Foundation, and SCVEDC. In 2004, Marlee joined with several local business leaders to form the Bank of Santa Clarita and remains a Director on its Board.
“When Senator Wilk called me to give me the news I was both surprised and honored,” commented Marlee. “To be named ‘Woman of the Year’ on the floor of the California Senate is not something that happens every day. The Santa Clarita Valley has been good to me and my family. To be recognized for doing the things that I love, for a community I treasure is truly an honor. Thank you, Senator Wilk for giving me this award.”
Currently, Marlee Lauffer is President of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation as well as the Hospital’s Vice President, of Marketing and Communications. Prior to her position at Henry Mayo, Marlee was Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Newhall Land. An innovative leader, effective communicator and a strong community partner, she has received many recognitions and honors from various local organizations and regional publications. A graduate of UCLA, Marlee is a proud mother to 19-year-old Katharine.
“Marlee is one of the busiest people I know, but in all the years I have known her, she has never failed to carve out the time to make a difference in our community. Whether it is helping non-profits, local businesses, or the arts, she is there and making an impact,” said Wilk.
Today’s award was sponsored by the California Legislative Women’s Caucus.
Senator Wilk represents the 21st Senate District which includes the Antelope, Santa Clarita and Victor valleys. Learn more about Scott by visiting his http://district21.cssrc.us/ and be sure to connect with him on social media.

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