Leadership Lafayette Class XXXVIII

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 36 vibrant leaders for the 2025 program year! As the Lafayette community continues to evolve, cultivating strong leadership is critical to its success.

Review the full Press Release here.

 

Andrea Amos

Andrea Amos

Co-Owner

Parc De Oaks

Jeremy Anderson

Jeremy Anderson

Service Desk Admin

CGI Federal

Faryal Atif

Faryal Atif

Residential Engagement Coordinator

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Amber D. Bessard

Amber D. Bessard

Owner/Holistic Vitality Coach

Strictly Fitness | Train With Amber Fitness

Tyrone Bufkin

Tyrone Bufkin

Sales Manager for SpringHill Lafayette South

LBA Hospitality

Eboney Breaux

Eboney Breaux

Unit Director

Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana

Dr. Breannie Charles

Dr. Breannie Charles

Specialty Clinical Pharmacist and Assistant Clinical Director

Avita Pharmacy

Nina Charles

Nina Charles

CEO

Nina Creole

Michael Eble

Michael Eble

Assistant Dean: Communications, Events & Exhibitions

UL Lafayette College of the Arts

Grace Farnell

Grace Farnell

Senior Consultant, ESG Business Partner

CGI

Corrie Gallien

Corrie Gallien

Founder & Attorney

Gallien Law

Alan Haney

Alan Haney

Assistant District Attorney

15th Judicial District Attorney’s Office

Anjenette Holmes, Ph.D.

Anjenette Holmes, Ph.D.

Chief Program Officer

United Way of Acadiana

Mary-Katherine Hooper

Mary-Katherine Hooper

Director of Compliance

Unitech Training Academy

Ashley Hutchins

Ashley Hutchins

APRN, PMHNP-BC

Thrive Mental Health LLC

Lindsey Jenneman

Lindsey Jenneman

Artist

Lemme Paint Dat LLC

Blake Johnson II

Blake Johnson II

Owner/Agent

Blake Johnson II State Farm

Frank Kolwe

Frank Kolwe

Lead Professional

T. Baker Smith

Dr. Melissa Lewis

Dr. Melissa Lewis

Director of Planning & Academic Initiatives

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lore Linton

Lore Linton

Executive Director

Children’s Museum of Acadiana

My'Run Londo

My'Run Londo

Real Estate Agent

District South Real Broker, LLC

Alicia Manning, RN, BSN

Alicia Manning, RN, BSN

President of Operations Louisiana

Grace Home Health

Mary Allie McGoffin

Mary Allie McGoffin

Marketing Director

Moncus Park

Lauren Neumeyer-LaFleur, LMSW

Lauren Neumeyer-LaFleur, LMSW

Program Manager

Safe Havynn Education Center

Betsy Richard

Betsy Richard

CEO/Owner

Betsy Richard Consulting

Jaelyn S. Richard, MPA

Jaelyn S. Richard, MPA

Senior Director

Our Lady of Lourdes Health

Tim Rinaldi

Tim Rinaldi

Executive Director

Miles Perret Cancer Services

Tammie Robertson

Tammie Robertson

Neighborhood Planner

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Captain Sallie Spears

Captain Sallie Spears

Captain

Lafayette City Marshall’s Office

Kayla Stansbury

Kayla Stansbury

Director of Community Engagement

Catholic Charities of Acadiana

Grayson Stepanek, MBA

Grayson Stepanek, MBA

Director of Marketing & Communications

Goodwill Acadiana

Danielle Tassin

Danielle Tassin

Senior Sales Director

Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission

Seth Thomas

Seth Thomas

Project Manager

Ryan Gootee General Contractors

Dianne Trim

Dianne Trim

Digital Media Manager

Tides Medical

Brooke G. Voorhies

Brooke G. Voorhies

Director of Career and Professional Education

Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center

Charese Williams, MBA

Charese Williams, MBA

Human Resources Manager

Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana

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