Laurie Cardoza, who resides in Maple Valley and is a professional organizer with Simply Placed, received Golden Circle designation for 2013 by the National Association of Professional Organizers for her experience and achievements in the field of organizing.

To be awarded membership, organizers must have at least five years of experience. The designation has been awarded since 1990 and membership is only given to those applicants with an elevated level of experience.

Cardoza was awarded Golden Circle membership for her commitment to the organizing profession and in recognition of her six years of experience in the industry.

Cardoza started her own organizing business and joined the National Association of Professional Organizers in 2007. She is currently working as a professional organizer for Simply Placed since moving from California to Maple Valley in 2011.

“Being organized has an actual physical feeling to it, Cardoza said. “It feels like a deep breath of fresh air, and I see my clients take that deep breath and smile when they look at their newly organized space. It is a very rewarding career. To help people get to that place, to find that deep breath, that is why I love organizing.”