Leadership Lafayette XXXIV
Leadership Lafayette was established in 1987 to prepare a diverse group of professionals for leadership positions in the community. The program lays the groundwork for a well-rounded understanding of the community, sparks community involvement, and exposes participants to a variety of community leaders, new opportunities, and leadership skills.
The Leadership Institute is proud to announce the selection of 32 resilient and dynamic leaders for the 2021 program year! We live in complex and challenging times and strong local leadership has never mattered more.


Angelle Adams
Junior League of Lafayette

Kisharra Angelety
232-HELP, Inc.

Gerren Benoit
Robbie Breaux & Team

Cynthia Beverly, APRN, AXIS
Behavioral Health and Recovery

Noah G. Brandon, MBA
Unitech Training Academy

Kalli Christ
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana

Marie Collins, LPC, LMFT, LAC
The Family Tree Education, Information, & Counseling Center

Lashonda Dean
CGI Technologies and Solutions

Boyer P Derise
Good Eats Kitchen

Kimberly Dooley, RN, MBA
Ochsner Lafayette General

Mary Farmer-Kaiser, Ph.D.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Brandon Foster
Pelican State Credit Union

Benjamin Gaines, Esq.
Gachassin Law Firm

Rachel Gibson
Woman's Foundation Inc.

Zachary Hager, CEcD
One Acadiana

Rachel Holland
Downtown Development Authority

Katrena Ann King, Esq.
Acadiana Planning Commission

Shamika Mamou, NP
South Louisiana Community College

Adele Files Mayeaux
Adley Services

Kramer G. McDaniel, MSW, LCSW-BACS
Agape Therapeutic Solutions

Neka S. Mire
232-HELP, Inc.

Angelle B. Pearce, M.S.
UL Alumni Association

Annie Perret
LHC Group, Inc.

Alex Prochaska
Jones Walker, LLP

Desiree' Provost, MS
Ochsner Lafayette General

Michael L. Roebuck
Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission

David Romero
Home Bank

Erin Strenge
LEDA's Opportunity Machine

Joseph Thibeaux Jr.
Crossfit Acadiana/Fuse Media

Alexa Thibodeaux
Townsquare Media of Lafayette

Christina M. Victor, PharmD
MedImpact Healthcare Systems

Laurence Vincent, MSN
Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics