The Sacred Heart Academy National Honor Society induction ceremony had a total of 133 exceptional students recognized for their academic achievements, leadership skills, and community service.
This year's guest speaker was Lauren Farley, a distinguished alumna from the class of 2002. In her speech, Farley shared her personal experiences as an NHS member and emphasized the importance of maintaining excellence in all aspects of life.
As a successful professional in her field, Farley's words resonated with the inductees as they embarked on their own journeys towards success. Through her inspirational message, she challenged the new members to continue striving for greatness and making a positive impact on those around them. Overall, the event served as a memorable celebration of academic excellence and exemplary character within the student body.
Lauren (Saporito) Farley (‘02) is a Director at Wells Fargo and is an institutional salesperson in the Municipal Securities Group. In her role Lauren covers a broad range of top-tier institutional clients including mutual funds, insurance companies, banks, hedge funds, and separately managed accounts. She began her career on Wall Street at Citigroup in 2006 where she spent nearly 18 years and was a Director on the Institutional Sales team within the Municipal Securities Department. Prior to moving into the Institutional Sales role in 2011, Lauren spent time as a trader and salesperson on the Short Term Municipal Securities desk.
In addition to her sales and trading responsibilities, Lauren has been dedicated to recruiting and mentorship programs with a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. She is a member of the Municipal Bond Women’s Club of New York and the Muni Bond Women’s Forum. Lauren graduated from Villanova University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. She currently lives in Rockville Centre with her husband and three children.
