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
Co-Owner
Parc De Oaks

Jeremy Anderson
Service Desk Admin
CGI Federal

Faryal Atif
Residential Engagement Coordinator
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Amber D. Bessard
Owner/Holistic Vitality Coach
Strictly Fitness | Train With Amber Fitness

Tyrone Bufkin
Sales Manager for SpringHill Lafayette South
LBA Hospitality

Eboney Breaux
Unit Director
Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana

Dr. Breannie Charles
Specialty Clinical Pharmacist and Assistant Clinical Director
Avita Pharmacy

Nina Charles
CEO
Nina Creole

Michael Eble
Assistant Dean: Communications, Events & Exhibitions
UL Lafayette College of the Arts

Grace Farnell
Senior Consultant, ESG Business Partner
CGI

Corrie Gallien
Founder & Attorney
Gallien Law

Alan Haney
Assistant District Attorney
15th Judicial District Attorney’s Office

Anjenette Holmes, Ph.D.
Chief Program Officer
United Way of Acadiana

Mary-Katherine Hooper
Director of Compliance
Unitech Training Academy

Ashley Hutchins
APRN, PMHNP-BC
Thrive Mental Health LLC

Lindsey Jenneman
Artist
Lemme Paint Dat LLC

Blake Johnson II
Owner/Agent
Blake Johnson II State Farm

Frank Kolwe
Lead Professional
T. Baker Smith

Dr. Melissa Lewis
Director of Planning & Academic Initiatives
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lore Linton
Executive Director
Children’s Museum of Acadiana

My'Run Londo
Real Estate Agent
District South Real Broker, LLC

Alicia Manning, RN, BSN
President of Operations Louisiana
Grace Home Health

Mary Allie McGoffin
Marketing Director
Moncus Park

Lauren Neumeyer-LaFleur, LMSW
Program Manager
Safe Havynn Education Center

Betsy Richard
CEO/Owner
Betsy Richard Consulting

Jaelyn S. Richard, MPA
Senior Director
Our Lady of Lourdes Health

Tim Rinaldi
Executive Director
Miles Perret Cancer Services

Tammie Robertson
Neighborhood Planner
Lafayette Consolidated Government

Captain Sallie Spears
Captain
Lafayette City Marshall’s Office

Kayla Stansbury
Director of Community Engagement
Catholic Charities of Acadiana

Grayson Stepanek, MBA
Director of Marketing & Communications
Goodwill Acadiana

Danielle Tassin
Senior Sales Director
Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission

Seth Thomas
Project Manager
Ryan Gootee General Contractors

Dianne Trim
Digital Media Manager
Tides Medical

Brooke G. Voorhies
Director of Career and Professional Education
Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center

Charese Williams, MBA
Human Resources Manager
Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana