10 Facts About Laura Fortman

Laura A Fortman was born on 1954 and is an American government employee, non-profit executive, and women's rights activist.

Laura Fortman was inducted into the Maine Women's Hall of Fame in 2007.

Laura Fortman earned her master's degree in leadership at Northeastern University.

In January 2018, Laura Fortman announced that she would seek election to the Maine State Senate in District 13.

Laura Fortman coupled her advocacy on behalf of women and girls with nurturing leadership in others, mentoring many women.

Governor John Baldacci nominated Laura Fortman to be the next commissioner of the Maine Department of Labor in April 2003.

Laura Fortman assumed responsibility for 490 department employees and chaired the Governor's Workforce Cabinet.

From October 2011 to May 2013 Laura Fortman was the executive director of the Frances Perkins Center in Damariscotta.

In 2001 Laura Fortman was the recipient of the Maryann Hartman Award from the University of Maine.

Laura Fortman was inducted into the Maine Women's Hall of Fame in 2007.