Lauricella Public Relations Co., a
communication consulting business which she
founded in 1989. The firm, which is certified as
a D/WBE by New York State, provides services
to businesses, individuals and not-for-profits.
Services include writing news releases,
brochures, newsletters, annual reports and
speeches; editing books; conducting news
conferences; publicity and promotions;
managing crisis situations; developing plans
to target specific audiences; and community affairs counsel.
Newspaper Journalist
Mary Ann had an award winning newspaper
career, which she began as a teenager, by
joining the Buffalo Courier-Express. She then
worked for The Buffalo News as a reporter,
feature writer, and television critic. She won
nine Page One Awards for excellence in
journalism.
Government Official
Mary Ann was appointed Associate
Commissioner of the New York State Motor
Vehicles Department in 1981, the first woman
to achieve a commissioner rank in the
department's history. While in Albany, she had
charge of developing public information
campaigns. Her STOP-DWI media campaign
against drunken driving won national and
international awards, and is recognized as an
enduring contribution to public safety.
Corporate Officer
Mary Ann served as administrative vice
president for a national savings bank based in
Buffalo, Empire of America, from 1983-89. She
oversaw all national, regional and internal
communications, including satellite
teleconferencing; community affairs, including
corporate giving and sponsorships; and public
relations.
Williamsville, NY 14221-1786
