Leadership Lafayette Class XXXVI
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 pleased to announce the selection of 34 vibrant leaders for the 2023 program year! As the Lafayette community continues to evolve, cultivating strong leadership is critical to its success.
Review the full Press Release here.Â


Blake C. Adams, MBA, CPFA
Financial Advisor
Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners

Badar Al-Hamdani
Cinematographer
Biacreates Production LLC

Allison Billeaud
Sr. Marketing Coordinator
Tides Medical

Kabrina S. Bland, MSNPA
Navigation Coordinator
Beacon Community Connections

Brent P. Broussard
Chief Executive Officer/Founder
The Broussard Enterprise Group, LLC

Brandi Ortiz Comeaux
Owner
Sans Paquet

Aleisha Johnson Cook, MBA-HCA
Administrative Fellow
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Clare Cook, MFA
Founder & Creative Director
Basin Arts

Natasha K. Curley
Communication and Marketing Specialist
Second Harvest Food Bank of Acadiana

Cheryl Devall
General Manager
KRVS Public Media

Karen C. Dugas
Owner/Educator
Above the Limit, LLC

Taylor Farris, MSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Clinical Social Worker
Voitier Group, LLC – Contracted to Lafayette Parish Correctional Center

Bess Derby Foret
Environmental Quality Manager
Lafayette Consolidated Government

Nicole Ryane Johnson
Entrepreneur
CPR 2 Geaux

Nicole S. Jones
Senior Director of Development
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Alee Khambounleuang
Director of Corporate Development
LHC Group, Inc.

Stephanie Larriviere Kizziar
Targeted Marketing Specialist
Vitalant

Kate Bailey Labue
Attorney
Oliva Gibbs LLP

Ivan Ledet
Pastor
Jubilee Nation Christian Ministries

Jessica Leger, Ph.D.
Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Christy McDonald Lenahan, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, CNE
Graduate Coordinator and Associate Professor of Nursing
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Kimberly Little McCaffrey, DVM
Veterinarian
A Little Veterinary Relief

Peyton Rose Michelle
Executive Director
Louisiana Trans Advocates

Shyra L. Moran
Pre-Litigation Specialist
Progressive Insurance

Benjamin Eugene Powers
Owner/Writer
Developing Lafayette

Eli Ramirez
Financial Advisor
Cornerstone Financial Group

Ross Roubion
Associate Attorney
Kean Miller

Diogo P.F. Tavares
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual

Kade Turner
Executive Director
CASA of SoLA

Shatamia Webb
Owner/Midwife
Baby Catcher Birth Center

Charliese Elisah West
Administrative Specialist
Lafayette Consolidated Government

Diamond Williams
Resource Development Manager
Lafayette Habitat for Humanity

Michael Zeek
Education Director
The Acadiana Symphony and Conservatory of Music

Monica Moody Zuschlag
President
Junior League of Lafayette