Laurie Dunham, former director of the development for the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame in New Haven, has been named development officer by the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut.

Ms. Dunham will work out of the foundation's headquarters located in Torrington. "This is a wonderful opportunity for me to be part of a worthy organization that has helped so many charities throughout the Northwest Corner," says Dunham.

Dunham has a diverse background that includes fundraising, real estate and many years in public television. Dunham is a resident of Sharon, Connecticut.