Dr. Lauther looks to the future with optimism, as he plans to provide consultant services, investment in agriculture, and adjunct lecturing.
ELMONT, NY, December 23, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Donovan Antonio Lauther has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Donovan Antonio Lauther currently serves as the Director of the Office of Health Service within the Office of School Health (NYCDOE}, a joint office of the New York City Department of Education and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHM).
Dr. Lauther is a tenured Administrative Education Officer and has established a distinguished career with the New York City Department of Education, where he currently serves as the Director of the Office of Health Services since December 2018. He has been instrumental in the supervision of three centralized mandated programs for public schools in the five boroughs of New York City. His role involves collaboration with NYCDOHM to ensure students' compliance with New York State vaccination laws, conduct professional development for district and school staff, policy development, program development, and administration. In 1989, Dr. Lauther commenced his career with the NYCDOE as an assistant accountant and served in numerous capacities over the years as assistant district operations manager, auditor, program manager, and human resources director before his current assignment. He is currently involved in the development of a central concussion program for the New York City Public School system.
Dr. Lauther was born in Jamaica, West Indies, and migrated to the United States of America in 1986. His academic career commenced with an associate degree in business administration from Northern Caribbean University. He faced major challenges due to the non-recognition of his Jamaican degree but persevered under the mentorships of two City University College professors through the City University of New York BA/BS program. He subsequently earned his bachelor's degree in economics which intensified his future academic and career successes.
Furthering his education, Dr. Lauther was awarded the NYC Mayor's Graduated Scholarship that allowed him to pursue coursework in executive business administration at Polytechnic University (Brooklyn campus). He graduated with a Master of Science degree in administration from Metropolitan College of New York. His academic pursuits culminated in a doctorate in business administration from Universidad de Montemorelos. He attributes to his Christian worldview, self-assessment, and goal-setting which have guided him throughout his storied professional career.
In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Lauther is actively involved in civic engagements. He currently serves as the director of Grant Acquisition Management for Precursor Human Capital Development. Furthermore, his dedication to education extends beyond his professional duties. He is a scholarship administrator and served on other non-profit boards in different capacities over the years and successfully supervised test preparation and skills development programs focusing on grade 4 - 8 students.
Dr. Lauther's hobbies are reading, research, cooking traveling, and classic car restoration. During his spare time, he also mentors high school and college students and takes great joy to see them succeed in their own endeavors.
Dr. Lauther looks to the future with optimism, as he plans to provide consultant services, investment in agriculture, and adjunct lecturing.
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