Laurie Bouillion Larrea

Laurie Bouillion Larrea is honored to serve as President/CEO of Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, the Dallas County Workforce Development Board. Capping a career in employment and training spanning more than forty years, service to the Dallas workforce system has proved a rewarding commitment. Under her direction, WFSDallas has achieved a goal of becoming the best in employment, service to employers, adult education and childcare – in addition to the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act programs – all contributing to a better workforce for Dallas County.

WFSDallas is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the region with resources topping $120M annually. Recent projects include partnerships with Walmart (Retail Pays) and 100K Opportunities Initiative! created by the Schultz Family Foundation.

Laurie also serves as a Trustee of the Workforce Development Council of the US Conference of Mayors. She has testified before Congressional Committees regarding the passage of Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) and addressing Welfare Reform. Prior to Dallas, Ms. Larrea directed workforce systems in Houston and Southeast Texas. As a private employment and training consultant, Laurie’s work included conference planning; procurement, negotiation and contract training; and conference planning for various councils and contractors - the Texas Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Labor. She is an alumnus of Lamar University in Beaumont, TX, earning a BS in Psychology with emphasis in Industrial.