Leadership Lafayette Class XXXV
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 35 vibrant leaders for the 2022 program year! As the Lafayette community continues to evolve, cultivating strong leadership is critical to its success.


Rachel Adams
Acadiana Center for the Arts

Jessica S. Allain, Esq.
Jones Walker LLP

Katherin Boudreaux
Acadiana Area Human Services District

Brittany Bowie
Second Harvest Food Bank - Feeding Acadiana & SW Louisiana

Jillian Bradley, MBA
Acadiana Symphony Orchestra & Conservatory of Music

Lisa Broussard, DNS, RN, CNE
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Tessa Brown
CCI Piping Systems

Keesha B. Buteau, MBA
Community Advocate

Travis Champagne
Neighborly Home Lending

Corey Chapman
Acadiana Ambulance

Pierre Coleman
232-HELP/Louisiana 211

Charli Derise Derouen, MS, LAC
New Vision

Wendy Dorfman
Community Advocate

Honorable Valerie Gotch Garrett
15th Judicial District Judge, Division B

Levar Greenhouse
AT&T

Jesse M. Guidry
Lafayette Travel

Kevin Guillory, MBA
Louisiana Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Center

Bishop Carlos Harvin
Lafayette Consolidated Government

Sarah H. Lopez, MBA
Awardmaster

Dalfred Jones
KLFY

Earl J. LeBlanc
One Lemoine

Bernadette Lee
Townsquare Media of Lafayette

Corey McCoy
Kitchen On Klinton

Rocky Menard
Altria, Air Force Reserve

Elise Morrison
Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana

John Nugent
Safehouse

Stacey L. Perrodin
Gulf Coast Bank

Leigh Ann Ripka
Rudick Construction Group

Mechelle Roberthon, CPTD, MS, MCCT, MOS
Home Bank

Terrilyn Roberts, MS
Woman's Foundation

Kelsey Sanders, MBA
Eat Fuel Fleurish Meal Prepping Service

Beau Saunier, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
MoveRx Physical Therapy

Chasah West
One Acadiana

Stephanie L. West, CPA, MBA
Wright, Moore, Dehart, Dupuis & Hutchinson, LLC

Dr. Marquia Whitehead, Ed.D, PWC, MA, BA
Dr. Kia Consulting