Leadership Lafayette Class XXXIX
The Leadership Institute is pleased to announce the selection of 27 vibrant leaders for the 2026 program year! As the Lafayette community continues to evolve, cultivating strong leadership is critical to its success.
Review the full Press Release here.

Stacey Bello
Director of Marketing
FlyGuys

Sydney Bianchini
Food Sourcing Specialist, Procurement

Landon Boudreaux
Marketing Specialist & Governmental Affairs

Sarah Brasseaux
Chief of Operations

Cassidy Broussard
Data Analyst

Ali Chapman
Founder, Fractional CMO

Nicolette M. Darjean
Manager Consulting Internal

JaWand E. Edwards-Morris
Owner, Coach

Taylor Elliott
Operations Director

Jason Emert
Special Counsel

Jared Eubanks
Manager of Financial Planning and Pricing

Ryan Farnell
Manager of Application Development

Shelly Fontenot
AVP, Business Development Manager

Rachael Hood
Director, Executive Recruiting

JoElle Judice
Engagement & Communications Manager

Hannah Lafleur
Public Relations Specialist

Jacob Landry
President, Unitech Online

Katelyn LeBlanc
Marketing & Community Impact Specialist

Stacy Mistric
CEO

Melissa Penny
Visitor Experience Director

Sharioka Phills
Clinician Experience Specialist

Taylor Robinson
Housing Unit Managing Attorney

Lacey Simon
Sr. Operations Manager

Taylor Wallace
3rd Grade Teacher

Kristi Waltrip
Vice President of Education

Kristen Wesley
Mobile Market & Community Wellness Manager