Laurie Haughey

As Clemson University’s Executive Director of Operational Communications Laurie combines experiences from two S.C. employers to lead operational communications at Clemson University, collaborating with leaders to drive communication and change management priorities tied to the University's strategic plan. Previously, she directed communications efforts for all components of Clemson’s human resources and payroll functions and served as Director of Operations for HR during its national CHRO search. Earlier Laurie served as Performance Solutions by Milliken's Director of Education Services & Marketing where she led multiple product launches of lead-generating Safety and Operational Excellence conferences. These conferences led to the extension of this brand in the market and contributed directly to double-digit growth in clients served for Performance Solutions by Milliken, a consulting business within Milliken & Company’s portfolio of businesses with practitioners working in more than 30 countries around the world.

After starting her career in Clemson’s Athletic Department, Laurie became the University’s Director of Professional Advancement and Continuing Education, marketing executive education, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Lean and other best practices. Laurie built a consortium of leading S.C. employers to include BMW, GE Energy, Hubbell, Michelin, Wells Fargo, the City of Greenville, BB&T, RBC Insurance and Duke Energy and they collaborated to create and enroll participants in Clemson’s inaugural Leadership Summit for High Potential and Emerging Leaders. Named among the Top 50 Women Leaders of South Carolina for 2023 by Women We Admire, Laurie serves on the Board of the Community Foundation of Greater Clemson as Chair of its Grants Committee and is Past-President of South Carolina’s chapter of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.