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Leadership Lafayette Class XXXVII Co-Chairs Announced

Leadership Lafayette Class XXXVII Co-Chairs Announced

Rachel Holland is the Director of Development and Planning for the Lafayette Downtown Development Authority, where she oversees the organization's long-term planning, public space development, research and analysis, and policy initiatives. After having worked in both...

Announcing: AVA & LIA Collaboration

Announcing: AVA & LIA Collaboration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                               March 27, 2023 AVA and LIA Collaborate to Connect Veterans with Free Leadership Development & Training Opportunities Lafayette, LA – On Monday, March 27, 2023, Acadiana Veteran...

Leadership Lafayette Class XXXVI Co-Chairs Announced

Leadership Lafayette Class XXXVI Co-Chairs Announced

Mary Farmer-Kaiser is the Dean of the Graduate School and a Professor of History at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She grew up in Kansas and moved to Louisiana in 2000 by way of Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio. When she moved to Lafayette she did expect...

Introducing LL XXXV Curriculum Co-Chairs

Volunteer leadership has been the backbone of our Leadership Lafayette program since its inception in 1987. Each year, two program graduates join forces to help design the curriculum experience for the cohort. For 2022, we are excited to announce that the LL XXXV co-chairs are Maggi Bienvenu (LL XXXII) and Noah Brandon (LL XXXIV). You can learn more about both volunteers below.

LIA’s 2030 Vision

LIA’s 2030 Vision

Since 1987, the Leadership Institute of Acadiana (LIA) has distinguished itself as the region’s premier leadership organization. Connected by their commitment to serving the community, LIA’s graduates can be found taking action in board rooms, public office, corporate leadership, and area neighborhoods. LIA’s work to convene, build, and activate leaders has never been more urgent or critical to the region’s well-being than at the present.

Introducing LL XXXIV Curriculum Co-chairs

Introducing LL XXXIV Curriculum Co-chairs

Volunteer leadership has been the backbone of our Leadership Lafayette program since its inception in 1987. Each year, two program graduates join forces to help design the curriculum experience for the cohort. For 2021, we are excited to announce that the LL XXXIV co-chairs are Corey Jack (LL XXXI) and Lacey Maynor (LL XXXI). You can learn more about both volunteers below.

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