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
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![Blake C. Adams, MBA, CPFA](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Adams-Blake.png)
Blake C. Adams, MBA, CPFA
Financial Advisor
Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners
![Badar Al-Hamdani](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Alhamdani-Bader.jpeg)
Badar Al-Hamdani
Cinematographer
Biacreates Production LLC
![Allison Billeaud](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/BilleaudAllison.jpg)
Allison Billeaud
Sr. Marketing Coordinator
Tides Medical
![Kabrina S. Bland, MSNPA](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Bland-Kabrina-scaled.jpg)
Kabrina S. Bland, MSNPA
Navigation Coordinator
Beacon Community Connections
![Brent P. Broussard](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Broussard-Brent-P.jpeg)
Brent P. Broussard
Chief Executive Officer/Founder
The Broussard Enterprise Group, LLC
![Brandi Ortiz Comeaux](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Ortiz-Comeaux-Brandi-scaled.jpeg)
Brandi Ortiz Comeaux
Owner
Sans Paquet
![Aleisha Johnson Cook, MBA-HCA](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/JohnsonCook-Aleisha-scaled.jpeg)
Aleisha Johnson Cook, MBA-HCA
Administrative Fellow
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
![Clare Cook, MFA](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Cook-Clare-scaled.jpg)
Clare Cook, MFA
Founder & Creative Director
Basin Arts
![Natasha K. Curley](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Curley-Natasha.jpg)
Natasha K. Curley
Communication and Marketing Specialist
Second Harvest Food Bank of Acadiana
![Cheryl Devall](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Devall-Cheryl-.jpg)
Cheryl Devall
General Manager
KRVS Public Media
![Karen C. Dugas](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Dugas-Karen.jpg)
Karen C. Dugas
Owner/Educator
Above the Limit, LLC
![Taylor Farris, MSW, LCSW, C-DBT](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Farris-Taylor-scaled.jpg)
Taylor Farris, MSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Clinical Social Worker
Voitier Group, LLC – Contracted to Lafayette Parish Correctional Center
![Bess Derby Foret](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Foret-Bess-scaled.jpeg)
Bess Derby Foret
Environmental Quality Manager
Lafayette Consolidated Government
![Nicole Ryane Johnson](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Johnson-Nicole-Ryane-scaled.jpg)
Nicole Ryane Johnson
Entrepreneur
CPR 2 Geaux
![Nicole S. Jones](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Jones-Nicole.jpg)
Nicole S. Jones
Senior Director of Development
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
![Alee Khambounleuang](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Khambounleuang-Alee-scaled.jpg)
Alee Khambounleuang
Director of Corporate Development
LHC Group, Inc.
![Stephanie Larriviere Kizziar](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Larriviere-Kizziar-Stephanie-scaled.jpg)
Stephanie Larriviere Kizziar
Targeted Marketing Specialist
Vitalant
![Kate Bailey Labue](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Labue-Kate.jpg)
Kate Bailey Labue
Attorney
Oliva Gibbs LLP
![Ivan Ledet](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Ledet-Ivan-scaled.jpg)
Ivan Ledet
Pastor
Jubilee Nation Christian Ministries
![Jessica Leger, Ph.D.](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Leger-Jessica.png)
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](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Lenahan-Christy-scaled.jpg)
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](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/McCaffrey-Kimberly-scaled.jpg)
Kimberly Little McCaffrey, DVM
Veterinarian
A Little Veterinary Relief
![Peyton Rose Michelle](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Michelle-Peyton-Rose-scaled.jpeg)
Peyton Rose Michelle
Executive Director
Louisiana Trans Advocates
![Shyra L. Moran](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Moran-Shyra.jpg)
Shyra L. Moran
Pre-Litigation Specialist
Progressive Insurance
![Benjamin Eugene Powers](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Powers-Ben-scaled.jpeg)
Benjamin Eugene Powers
Owner/Writer
Developing Lafayette
![Eli Ramirez](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Headshot-1.jpg)
Eli Ramirez
Financial Advisor
Cornerstone Financial Group
![Ross Roubion](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Roubion-Ross.jpg)
Ross Roubion
Associate Attorney
Kean Miller
![Diogo P.F. Tavares](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Tavares-Diogo-scaled.jpg)
Diogo P.F. Tavares
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
![Kade Turner](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Turner-Kade-scaled.jpg)
Kade Turner
Executive Director
CASA of SoLA
![Shatamia Webb](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Webb-Shatamia-scaled.jpg)
Shatamia Webb
Owner/Midwife
Baby Catcher Birth Center
![Charliese Elisah West](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/West-Charliese-scaled.jpg)
Charliese Elisah West
Administrative Specialist
Lafayette Consolidated Government
![Diamond Williams](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Williams-Diamond-scaled.jpg)
Diamond Williams
Resource Development Manager
Lafayette Habitat for Humanity
![Michael Zeek](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Zeek-Michael-scaled.jpg)
Michael Zeek
Education Director
The Acadiana Symphony and Conservatory of Music
![Monica Moody Zuschlag](https://leadacadiana.org/wp-content/uploads/Zuschlag-Monica-scaled.jpg)
Monica Moody Zuschlag
President
Junior League of Lafayette