Leadership Lafayette Class XXXVII
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 2024 program year! As the Lafayette community continues to evolve, cultivating strong leadership is critical to its success.
Review the full Press Release here.

Christopher Amos, II
Owner
Parc De Oaks

Dr. Brittny Antoine
Doctor of Acupuncture/Clinic Owner
Shift Acupuncture and Wellness

Prof. Philip Auter
Faculty Senate President
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Christi Carter
Performance Development Coordinator
Halliburton

Lindsay Q. Champagne, DPT
Director of Rehabilitation
Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists

Ellen Hopper Clements
Assignments Coordinator
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Shantell Dugas, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Ochsner Lafayette General Cancer Center of Acadiana

Lindsey Faulk
Director of Events and Special Programming
One Acadiana

Alena Fields
Recreational Centers Manager
Lafayette Consolidated Government

Cecilia Fruge
Owner/Lead Planner/Coordinator
Cecilia Marie Events

Jennifer Glass Gaines
Managed Care Payor Contracts Manager
LHC Group, Inc.

Amanda Gary
Events & Marketing Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana

Blair Werner Green
Director of Marketing
Catalyst Bank

Dr. Madeleine Groth
Owner/Doctor
Madeleine Groth DDS, LLC

Tray Guillory, MBA
Director of Business Development
Our Lady of Lourdes Health

Billy Hobbs
CEO
BWPR

Mitch Karam
Manager
Emergent Method

Jacelynn Lafleur
Director of Finance and Controller
Tides Medical

Gus Laggner
Attorney
Liskow & Lewis, APLC

Patricia Lanier
Department Head/Professor, Management
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Steven Lavergne
CEO
Legacy Cooling and Heating

Lance LeBlanc
Vice President of Creative
Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission

Adam Lopez
Co-Owner
Awardmaster

Dr. Arial Moore
Founder, Executive Director
Safe Havynn Education Center

Dianne Mouton-Allen
Director
NCBI Lafayette

Micah C. Nicholas, MSNPA
Executive Director
American Red Cross Capital Area Chapter

James Proctor
President
LaPlace Coterie

Dr. Elizabeth Romar-Chavis, DC
CEO/Founder
Connect Chiropractic

Jena M. Roussel
Manager Public Affairs
Atmos Energy Corporation

Nancy Roy
Director of Client Relations & Student Recruitment, Economic & Workforce Development
South Louisiana Community College

Abby Stutes, MBA
Director, Staffing Fulfillment & Optimization
SCP Health

Chiara M. Theard
Health Equity Director
Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center

Valerie Thompson, MS, RD, LDN
Community Nutrition Manager
Second Harvest Food Bank

Sean VanCourt
Senior Preconstruction Manager
Rudick Construction Group

Torilyn Williams
BSA & Financial Crimes Prevention Supervisor
Home Bank

Raven A. Woods, MAT, M.Ed.
Math Teacher
Lafayette Parish School System – Carencro Middle School